There are 4 ways to get from Perris to Lake Forest by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Fullertontrain 91-PV Line
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 27m$15–26Line 27 bus, bus, line 83 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 27
- Take the bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor + Katellabus 200
- Take the bus from Katella-Harbor to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6bus 83
4h 23m$4–8Line 22 bus, train
- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus 22
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Irvinetrain IE-OC Line
3h 29m$10–15Drive 53.6 mi
- Drive from Perris to Lake Forestcar 53.6 mi
1h 1m$10–15
Perris to Lake Forest by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perris to Lake Forest is to line 27 bus and bus and line 83 bus which costs $3 - $9 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Perris to Lake Forest is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Perris to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Perris Transit Center and arriving at Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6 via Galleria @ Tyler WB and Katella-Harbor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Perris to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Perris - Downtown and arriving at Irvine via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Perris and Lake Forest is 76 miles. The road distance is 53.9 miles.
The best way to get from Perris to Lake Forest without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs $15 - $27.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Perris to Lake Forest, including transfers.
Perris to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Perris Transit Center station.
Perris to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Perris - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Perris to Lake Forest is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs $15 - $27. Alternatively, you can line 27 bus and bus and line 83 bus, which costs $3 - $9 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Perris, CA, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Perris - Downtown to Irvine via Fullerton and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Perris Transit Center to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6 via Galleria @ Tyler EB, Galleria @ Tyler WB, Harbor + Katella, and Katella-Harbor in around 4h 23m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Perris - Downtown to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–14
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $5–8
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–13
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- 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
Bus from Perris Transit Center to Galleria @ Tyler EB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- 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
Bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor + Katella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Katella-Harbor to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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More Questions & Answers
Perris to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Galleria @ Tyler EB station.
Perris to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Fullerton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perris to Lake Forest is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Perris to Lake Forest.
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