There are 3 ways to get from Redlands to Lake Forest by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Irvinetrain IE-OC Line
2h 51m$16–23Bus, line 83 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Harbor + Katellabus 200
- Take the bus from Katella-Harbor to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6bus 83
4h 38m$5–9Drive 56 mi
- Drive from Redlands to Lake Forestcar 56 mi
1h$11–15
Redlands to Lake Forest by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redlands to Lake Forest is to bus and line 83 bus which costs $5 - $9 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Redlands to Lake Forest is to drive which takes 1h and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Redlands to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from State @ Center and arriving at Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6 via San Bernardino and Katella-Harbor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Redlands to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Redlands - Downtown and arriving at Irvine via San Bernardino - Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Redlands and Lake Forest is 68 miles. The road distance is 56.3 miles.
The best way to get from Redlands to Lake Forest without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs $16 - $23.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Redlands to Lake Forest, including transfers.
Redlands to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from San Bernardino station.
Redlands to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from San Bernardino - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Redlands to Lake Forest is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs $16 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus and line 83 bus, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Redlands, CA, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Irvine 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 1h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State @ Center to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6 via San Bernardino, Harbor + Katella, and Katella-Harbor in around 4h 38m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from San Bernardino to Harbor + Katella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–4
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–4
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–5
- 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
Redlands to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Harbor + Katella station.
Redlands to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Irvine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redlands to Lake Forest is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Redlands to Lake Forest.
There are 966+ hotels available in Lake Forest.



