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Trip Overview

The train between Lake Forest and Austin takes 36h 23m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Lake Forest to Austin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

36h 23m
Duration
1,538 mi
Distance
$979
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Lake Forest to Austin train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Lake Forest and Austin. The service departs Lake Forest at 6:53 PM in the evening, which arrives into Austin at 09:16:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 36h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak36h 23m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak36h 23m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak36h 23m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lake Forest to Austin? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,538 mi
  • Duration: 36h 23m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to Austin via Los Angeles in around 35h 21m.

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