Los Angeles to Lake Forest Trains

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Duration	1h 2m
Distance	45.8 miles
Average price	$24
Frequency	21/day

Trip overview

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Los Angeles

Lake Forest

The average train between Los Angeles and Lake Forest takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 58 min. There is a train service every few hours from Los Angeles to Lake Forest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

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Los Angeles Union Station
Lake Forest

1h

$8 - $35

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Los Angeles to Lake Forest train times

Trains run hourly between Los Angeles and Lake Forest. The earliest departure is at 18:40 in the evening, and the last departure from Los Angeles is at 22:22 which arrives into Lake Forest at 23:20. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Metrolink Trains

Departing Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Los Angeles to Lake Forest? 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.

Will Coronavirus (COVID-19) affect my travel to Lake Forest?

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Is there a direct train between Los Angeles and Lake Forest?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles Union Station station and arriving at Irvine Amtrak Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

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How far is it from Los Angeles to Lake Forest?

The distance between Los Angeles and Lake Forest is 43 miles. The road distance is 45.8 miles.

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Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Lake Forest train from?

Los Angeles to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

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Where does the Los Angeles to Lake Forest train arrive?

Los Angeles to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine Amtrak Station.

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How do I get a train ticket from Los Angeles to Lake Forest?

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Where can I stay near Lake Forest?

There are 1243+ hotels available in Lake Forest. Prices start at $100 USD per night.

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What companies run services between Los Angeles and Lake Forest?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles Union Station to Irvine Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $24 - $35 and the journey takes 1h. Metrolink Trains also services this route every 4 hours.

Train operators

Amtrak

Ave. Duration

1h

Frequency

Hourly

Estimated price

$24 - $35

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.