There are 5 ways to get from Visalia to Lake Forest by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Bakersfield
best- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 35mDrive 228.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Visalia to Lake Forestcar 228.3 mi
3h 58m$42–61Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane FAT - SNA
7h 25m$419–864Bus, train
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain
7h 11mBus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0831
7h 19m$47–70
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Visalia to Lake Forest is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Visalia to Lake Forest is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Visalia station to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Visalia Transit Station and arriving at Irvine via Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Visalia and Lake Forest is 240 miles. The road distance is 229.6 miles.
The best way to get from Visalia to Lake Forest without a car is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 6h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Visalia to Lake Forest, including transfers.
Visalia to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Visalia Transit Station.
Visalia to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Visalia to Lake Forest is 230 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Visalia to Lake Forest.
Book your Visalia to Lake Forest bus tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Visalia, CA, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Visalia Transit Station to Irvine via Bakersfield Train Station and Bakersfield in around 6h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–800
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Visalia Transit Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Visalia Transit Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
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