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How to Travel from

Lake Forest to San Francisco

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Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$52.23–$292.99

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$407.64
Plane from Ontario International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$305.73

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$445.85
Plane from Ontario International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$25.48–$140.12

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$522.28

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$433.11
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$394.90
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$369.42
Plane from Ontario International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$108.28–$369.42
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$445.85

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.83–$14.01
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.19–$12.74

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Irvine to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$8.28–$76.43
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.68–$178.34
Bus from Riverside to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Twice daily

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Irvine station to L.
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.19–$12.74
Train from Irvine station to Norwalk/
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.64–$10.19
Train from Irvine station to Riverside-Downtown
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.83–$14.01

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Civic
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.64–$10.83
Train from Coliseum to Powell
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.44–$4.59

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Website:
metro.net
Bus from Lakewood Blvd Station to Lakewood
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.96

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$216.56

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.49–$127.39

Norwalk Transit System

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

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from Chinatown Station to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$55.81

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to San Francisco is to night bus which costs $34.78 - $119.57 and takes 11h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lake Forest to San Francisco is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $76.09 - $206.52 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Forest to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Jeronimo-Jeronimo and arriving at San Francisco via West Yale Loop-Alton and Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

How far is it from Lake Forest to San Francisco?

The distance between Lake Forest and San Francisco is 643 km. The road distance is 686.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lake Forest to San Francisco without a car is to train and bus and BART which takes 9h 24m and costs $65.22 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Lake Forest to San Francisco, including transfers.

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

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

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

Lake Forest to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.

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

The best way to get from Lake Forest to San Francisco is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $76.09 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can train and Caltrain, which costs $54.35 - $228.26 and takes 13h 35m, you could also bus, which costs $31.52 - $195.65 and takes 11h 54m.

Where does the Lake Forest to San Francisco bus arrive?

Lake Forest to San Francisco bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Francisco station.

Where does the Lake Forest to San Francisco train arrive?

Lake Forest to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Lake Forest to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Forest to San Francisco is 687 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Lake Forest to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 831+ hotels available in San Francisco. Prices start at $52.37 per night.
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