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Lake Forest to Houston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lake Forest and Houston takes 37h 57m and the fastest train takes 37h 18m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Lake Forest to Houston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

37h 57m
Duration
1,666 mi
Distance
$1,129
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Lake Forest to Houston train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Lake Forest and Houston. The earliest departure is at 6:53 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Lake Forest is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Houston at 11:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 37h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak38h 17m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak38h 17m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak37h 18m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lake Forest to Houston? 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.

Map of how to get from Lake Forest to Houston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,666.4 mi
  • Duration: 37h 57m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to Houston via Los Angeles in around 37h 15m.

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