There are 3 ways to get from Lake Forest to Perris by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Irvine to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
2h 54m$16–27Train, line 22 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Irvine to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus 22
3h 12m$10–15Drive 53.5 mi
- Drive from Lake Forest to Perriscar 53.5 mi
1h 1m$10–15
Lake Forest to Perris by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to Perris is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Forest to Perris is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to Perris. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Perris - Downtown via Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Lake Forest and Perris is 76 miles. The road distance is 53.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Forest to Perris without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $15 - $27.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Lake Forest to Perris, including transfers.
Lake Forest to Perris train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
Lake Forest to Perris train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Forest to Perris is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Lake Forest to Perris.
There are 134+ hotels available in Perris.
What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Perris, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Irvine to Perris - Downtown via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Fullerton in around 2h 54m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Irvine to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Irvine to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $5–8
Train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–14
Train from Irvine to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–13
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
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