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How to get fromFresno to Lake Forestby bus, train, car, plane or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Fresno to Lake Forest by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to IrvinetrainOC Line
    6h 13m
    $49–118

  2. Bus, train via Bakersfield

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fresno to Bakersfieldbus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain
    8h 3m
    $34–65

  3. Drive 264.3 mi

    1. Drive from Fresno to Lake Forestcar264.3 mi
    4h 25m
    $49–70

  4. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeFAT - SNA
    5h 8m
    $131–601

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train StationbusGreyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to IrvinebusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 46m

  6. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Fresno to Los AngelesbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to IrvinetrainPacific Surfliner
    6h 46m
    $59–63

  7. Bus, train via Los Angeles #2

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles DowntownbusFlixBus 2006
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to IrvinetrainPacific Surfliner
    6h 48m
    $56–93

  8. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeFAT - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvinetrain
    6h 6m
    $110–579

  9. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeFAT - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain
    6h 32m
    $65–327

  10. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeSJC - SNA
    7h 7m
    $191–406

Fresno to Lake Forest by bus and train

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fresno Bus Station to Irvine via Bakersfield Train Station and Bakersfield in around 6h 46m.

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