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How to get fromPortland to Lake Forestby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car or train

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

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planePDX - SNA
    4h 11m
    $243–393

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus StationbusFlixBus N2111
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus StopbusGreyhound US0831
    25h 44m
    $141–342

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to IrvinetrainPacific Surfliner
    32h 50m
    $170–322

  4. Drive 1,007.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Lake Forestcar1,007.9 mi
    16h 52m
    $184–266

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planePDX - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain
    7h 17m
    $152–359

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planePDX - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvinetrain
    7h 3m
    $157–271

Portland to Lake Forest by bus and train

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration25h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Irvine via Sacramento Bus Station, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and Santa Ana in around 25h 44m.

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