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How to get fromTucson to Lake Forestby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Tucson to Lake Forest by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Tucson to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane TUS - SNA
    3h 36m
    $115–520

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Santa Anabus bus El Paso
    16h 47m
    $77–126

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    12h 16m
    $142–313

  4. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus bus Nogales / ...
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Santa Anabus bus Lxus 3105 / ...
    13h 24m
    $99–137

  5. Drive  473.5 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to Lake Forestcar car 473.5 mi
    7h 41m
    $87–125

  6. Bus to Phoenix, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PHX - SNA
    4h 30m
    $155–686

  7. Fly Tucson to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TUS - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train
    6h 3m
    $358–789

  8. Fly Tucson to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane TUS - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain train
    6h 14m
    $493–805

Tucson to Lake Forest by train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration12h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 437.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Irvine via Los Angeles in around 12h 16m.

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