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

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

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SEA - SNA
    4h 50m
    $136–546

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain train
    7h 54m
    $80–342

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    29h 29m
    $146–411

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    37h 17m
    $179–753

  5. Drive 1,180.4 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Lake Forestcar car 1,180.4 mi
    19h 58m
    $216–312

  6. Fly Paine Field County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PAE - SNA
    4h 55m
    $147–626

  7. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SEA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvinetrain train
    7h 38m
    $150–684

Seattle to Lake Forest by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Irvine via Sacramento Bus Station, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and Santa Ana in around 29h 29m.

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