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How to get fromCarson to Lake Forestby bus, train, car, taxi, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Carson to Lake Forest by bus, train, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Olive / 5thbus bus Metro J Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 47m
    $17–32

  2. Bus, line 83 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Flower / Pico to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6bus bus 83
    3h 47m
    $5–6

  3. Line 3 bus, line 50 bus

    1. Take the bus from Carson St + Moneta Av to Long Beach Bl at 6th Stbus bus 3
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Artic - Dock 6bus bus 50
    3h 35m
    $11–16

  4. Drive 39.3 mi

    1. Drive from Carson to Lake Forestcar car 39.3 mi
    42 min
    $8–11

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carson to Lake Foresttaxi taxi 39.3 mi
    42 min
    $130–160

  6. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 7m
    $16–31

Carson to Lake Forest by bus, subway, and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration2h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 66.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Carson St + Moneta Av to Irvine via Long Beach Bl at 6th St, Long Beach Blvd & 5th NE, 7th & Channel SE, 7Th-Channel, Artic - Dock 6, and Anaheim in around 3h 35m.

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