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Sacramento to Lake Elsinore buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Sacramento and Lake Elsinore takes 15h 29m and the fastest bus takes 12h 7m. There is at least one bus per day from Sacramento to Lake Elsinore. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 29m
Duration
481 mi
Distance
Once daily
Frequency

Sacramento to Lake Elsinore bus times

Buses run once daily between Sacramento and Lake Elsinore. The service departs Sacramento at 6:45 AM in the morning, which arrives into Lake Elsinore at 18:52:00. All services require a transfer at Bakersfield Train Station and take an average of 15h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Flixbus USAAmtrakRiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency12h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Flixbus USAAmtrakRiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency12h 46m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Flixbus USAAmtrakRiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency12h 46m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Flixbus USAAmtrakRiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency12h 46m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Flixbus USAAmtrakRiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency12h 46m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Flixbus USAAmtrakRiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency12h 46m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Flixbus USAAmtrakRiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency12h 7m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sacramento to Lake Elsinore? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Sacramento to Lake Elsinore.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 480.9 mi
  • Duration: 15h 29m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Lake Elsinore, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Hwy 74 + Cambern via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Riverside, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and Perris Transit Center in around 13h 6m.

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