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How to get fromHouston to Lake Forestby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Houston to Lake Forest by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane IAH - SNA
    6h 4m
    $203–1,004

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAH - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain train
    9h 10m
    $93–361

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    30h 25m
    $253–515

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    38h 41m
    $188–509

  5. Drive 1,493.8 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Lake Forestcar car 1,493.8 mi
    24h 5m
    $273–394

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane HOU - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvinetrain train
    8h 27m
    $297–1,331

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane HOU - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain train
    9h 3m
    $153–680

  8. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IAH - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvinetrain train
    8h 44m
    $167–732

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain train
    36h 33m
    $246–470

Houston to Lake Forest by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration38h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to Irvine via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, Huntington Park, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and Santa Ana in around 30h 25m.

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