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

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There are 6 ways to get from Lake Forest to Seattle by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SNA - SEA
    4h 11m
    $129–496

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Irvine to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane LAX - SEA
    6h 37m
    $90–385

  3. Bus

    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
    28h 54m
    $162–382

  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
    $160–350

  5. Drive 1,180.2 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Seattlecar car 1,180.2 mi
    19h 48m
    $216–312

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Paine Field County Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SNA - PAE
    5h 17m
    $126–481

Lake Forest to Seattle by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration28h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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) every 2 hours. 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 28h 54m.

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