There are 6 ways to get from Yuma to Lake Forest by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from San Diego to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 23m$57–95Drive 235.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Yuma to Lake Forestcar 235.8 mi
3h 58m$43–63Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 42m$96–194Fly from Yuma International Airport
- Fly from Yuma International Airport (YUM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane YUM - SNA
5h 55m$116–462Bus, train
- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain OC Line
8h 23m$53–86Bus to Phoenix, fly
- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PHX - SNA
5h 58m$259–755
Yuma to Lake Forest by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yuma to Lake Forest is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Yuma to Lake Forest is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Yuma to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Yuma County Area Transit and arriving at Irvine via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Yuma to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Yuma Amtrak and arriving at Irvine via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Yuma and Lake Forest is 271 miles. The road distance is 237.2 miles.
The best way to get from Yuma to Lake Forest without a car is to bus which takes 7h 23m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Yuma to Lake Forest, including transfers.
Yuma to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Yuma County Area Transit station.
Yuma to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Yuma Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Yuma to Lake Forest is to bus which takes 7h 23m and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $200 and takes 7h 42m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $470 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Yuma, AZ, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Irvine via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Station, Santa Fe Depot, and San Diego in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yuma Amtrak to Irvine via Los Angeles in around 7h 42m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Yuma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Yuma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–850
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Yuma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Yuma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix, Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Yuma Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yuma to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Yuma to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yuma to Lake Forest is 237 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Yuma to Lake Forest.
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