What is the cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Lake Forest?

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Lake Forest is to bus and train which costs $45 - $110 and takes 8h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Phoenix to Lake Forest?

The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Lake Forest is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $310 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Phoenix and Lake Forest?

No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Irvine via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Phoenix to Lake Forest?

The distance between Phoenix and Lake Forest is 354 miles. The road distance is 360.2 miles.

How do I travel from Phoenix to Lake Forest without a car?

The best way to get from Phoenix to Lake Forest without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 24m and costs $45 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Lake Forest?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Phoenix to Lake Forest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phoenix to Lake Forest bus from?

Phoenix to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Phoenix to Lake Forest?

The best way to get from Phoenix to Lake Forest is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $310 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Phoenix to Lake Forest bus arrive?

Phoenix to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Phoenix and Lake Forest?

Lake Forest is 1h behind Phoenix. It is currently 11:01 PM in Phoenix and 10:01 PM in Lake Forest.

Can I drive from Phoenix to Lake Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Lake Forest is 360 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Phoenix to Lake Forest.

Where can I stay near Lake Forest?

There are 949+ hotels available in Lake Forest.

Phoenix to Lake Forest - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PHX - SNA
2h 40m
$310–530
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Bernardinobus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Irvinetrain IE-OC Line
8h 24m
$48–105
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Phoenix to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain
10h 13m
$142–240
Drive 358.1 mi
1. Drive from Phoenix to Lake Forestcar 358.1 mi
5h 49m
$66–95
Bus, train via Downtown Phx Hub/Jefferson St
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Bernardino, CAbus El Paso
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Irvinetrain IE-OC Line
9h 12m
$62–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 50m
Bus, train via San Diego
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851
2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
10h 23m
$77–175

Phoenix to Lake Forest by bus and train

7Weekly Services

8h 24mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 351.9 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Irvine via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles in around 9h 50m.

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