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How to Travel from

San Francisco to Lake Forest

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Oakland International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.58–$280.65

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$408.22
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$420.98

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.54–$459.25
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.58–$178.60

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$472.00

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$121.19–$382.71
Plane from Oakland International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$497.52
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Long
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$574.06
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.68–$306.16

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.44–$344.44

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Irvine
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$8.29–$76.54
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from L. A. Union Station station to Irvine
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.21–$14.03
Train from Norwalk/ Santa Fe Springs station to Irvine
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$8.29–$10.84
Train from Rancho Cucamonga station to L.
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.21–$12.76

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$11.48
Train from Powell Street to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.57–$4.72

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Website:
metro.net
Bus from Del Amo / Lakewood to Lakewood
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Santa
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.17–$229.62

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Anaheim
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.82–$140.33

Norwalk Transit System

Phone:
+1 562-929-5550
Website:
norwalk.org/city-hall/departments/norwalk-transit-system-nts
Bus from C Line Station to Metrolink
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Xe Do Hoang Transportation

Phone:
+1 408-729-7885
Website:
xedohoang.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw59q2BhBOEiwAKc0ijXuSb8rdR8hemjtRfPXE_NMKYH4FNUwyQUd2BtfD4PtGhJrp_gpQ0hoC2t8QAvD_BwE
Bus from San José, CA to Chinatown
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.30–$70.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Lake Forest?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Lake Forest is to night bus which costs $36.96 - $119.57 and takes 11h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Lake Forest?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Lake Forest is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $76.09 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Lake Forest?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Jeronimo-Lake Forest via Artic - Dock 4 and Alton-West Yale Loop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Lake Forest?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Irvine via San Jose and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Lake Forest?

The distance between San Francisco and Lake Forest is 642 km. The road distance is 686.1 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Lake Forest without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Lake Forest without a car is to BART and bus and train which takes 10h 27m and costs $59.78 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Lake Forest?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from San Francisco to Lake Forest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Lake Forest bus from?

San Francisco to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Lake Forest train from?

San Francisco to Lake Forest train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Lake Forest?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Lake Forest is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $76.09 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $59.78 - $239.13 and takes 15h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $32.61 - $250 and takes 11h 29m.

Where does the San Francisco to Lake Forest bus arrive?

San Francisco to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.

Where does the San Francisco to Lake Forest train arrive?

San Francisco to Lake Forest train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Lake Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Lake Forest is 686 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from San Francisco to Lake Forest.

Where can I stay near Lake Forest?

There are 709+ hotels available in Lake Forest. Prices start at $58.96 per night.
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