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How to get fromGilroy to Lake Forestby bus, train, car, tram or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Gilroy to Lake Forest by bus, train, car, tram, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gilroy, CA McDonalds to Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CAbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 19m
    $54–73

  2. Bus, train via Gilroy

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus San José
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain train OC Line
    10h 37m
    $50–74

  3. Bus, train via Salinas

    1. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus bus 59
    2. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train
    12h 47m
    $87–207

  4. Drive 353.9 mi

    1. Drive from Gilroy to Lake Forestcar car 353.9 mi
    5h 57m
    $65–94

  5. Line 68 bus, tram to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Monterey & 5th to Santa Teresa Stationbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Santa Teresa Station to Metro/Airport Stationtram tram
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    4h 33m
    $118–531

  6. Caltrain, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    5h 37m
    $121–522

  7. Line 68 bus, tram to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Monterey & 5th to Santa Teresa Stationbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Santa Teresa Station to Metro/Airport Stationtram tram
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train
    7h 13m
    $64–327

  8. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvinetrain train
    7h 25m
    $120–701

Gilroy to Lake Forest by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Gilroy to Lake Forest. However, you can take the bus to Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA, walk to Main / College, take the line 76 bus to Alameda / Los Angeles, walk to Los Angeles, then take the train to Irvine. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Irvine via Salinas Intermodal Transit Center, Salinas, and Los Angeles in around 12h 47m.

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