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How to get fromLake Forest to Phoenixby plane, train, bus, taxi, car or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Lake Forest to Phoenix by plane, train, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SNA - PHX
    1h 41m
    $309–526

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    8h 28m
    $61–144

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Phoenixtaxi taxi
    11h 19m
    $140–196

  4. Drive 358.2 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Phoenixcar car 358.2 mi
    5h 49m
    $66–95

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Irvine to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    8h 55m

  6. Train, bus via Central Av & Polk St

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Phoenixbus bus La
    9h 45m
    $63–91

  7. Train, bus via San Diego

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0851
    9h 53m
    $70–158

Lake Forest to Phoenix by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Irvine to Phoenix Bus Station via Los Angeles and Los Angeles Union Station in around 8h 55m.

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