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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)plane plane PDX - SNA
    4h 9m
    $163–703

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PDX - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain train
    7h 18m
    $97–439

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2111
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    25h 44m
    $124–325

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    32h 50m
    $165–308

  5. Drive 1,007.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Lake Forestcar car 1,007.9 mi
    16h 59m
    $184–266

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PDX - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvinetrain train
    7h 2m
    $187–881

Portland to Lake Forest by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest 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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