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How to get fromVenice to Lake Forestby tram, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Venice to Lake Forest by tram, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 9m
    $19–35

  2. Drive 56.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Venice to Lake Forestcar car 56.6 mi
    1h 3m
    $11–15

  3. Line 33 bus, train via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda

    1. Take the bus from Venice / Abbot Kinney to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 13m
    $16–32

  4. Line 33 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Venice / Abbot Kinney to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain train OC Line
    3h 28m
    $11–15

  5. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Venice / Abbot Kinney to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Irvinebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 42m
    $18–25

Venice to Lake Forest by bus, tram, subway, and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Venice / Abbot Kinney to Irvine via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda and Los Angeles in around 3h 42m.

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