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How to get fromLake Forest to Seattleby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or tram

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There are 10 ways to get from Lake Forest to Seattle by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or tram

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SNA - SEA
    5h 50m
    $135–405

  2. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane BUR - SEA
    7h 13m
    $98–390

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    30h 54m
    $207–332

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    36h 5m
    $774–1,237

  5. Drive  1,180.2 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Seattlecar car 1,180.2 mi
    19h 57m
    $195–282

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane LAX - SEA
    6h 37m
    $164–333

  7. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane LGB - SEA
    7h 43m
    $124–618

  8. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Paine Field County Airport, bus, tram

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SNA - PAE
    2. Take the bus from Everett Station Bay C1 to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D3bus bus
    3. Take the tram from Lynnwood City Center to Westlaketram tram
    7h 55m
    $178–867

  9. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ONT - SEA
    7h 54m
    $109–457

  10. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Paine Field County Airport

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane LAX - PAE
    8h 33m
    $167–715

Lake Forest to Seattle by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration30h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,006.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Seattle Bus Station via Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 30h 54m.

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