There are 4 ways to get from Alhambra to Lake Elsinore by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
4h 36m$14–20Drive 63.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alhambra to Lake Elsinorecar 63.2 mi
1h 7m$12–17Train, line 22 bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus 22
5h 56m$19–42Bus
- Take the bus from 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles to San Bernardino, CAbus Cbx
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Perrisbus Lxus 2121
6h 10m$48–70
Alhambra to Lake Elsinore by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alhambra to Lake Elsinore is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Alhambra to Lake Elsinore is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Alhambra to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from Atlantic / Main and arriving at Hwy 74 + Cambern via 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Fourth + G Street and Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Alhambra station to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from L.A. Union Station and arriving at Perris - Downtown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Alhambra and Lake Elsinore is 105 miles. The road distance is 63.6 miles.
The best way to get from Alhambra to Lake Elsinore without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $13 - $20.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Alhambra to Lake Elsinore, including transfers.
Alhambra to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles station.
Alhambra to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from L.A. Union Station.
The best way to get from Alhambra to Lake Elsinore is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $13 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Alhambra, CA, USA and Lake Elsinore, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtown 4 times a day. Tickets cost $11–16 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlantic / Main to Hwy 74 + Cambern via Atlantic / Olympic, 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles, San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino, Perris, Fourth + G Street, and Perris Transit Center in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
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Booking & Getting There
Alhambra to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at San Bernardino, CA station.
Alhambra to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Perris - Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alhambra to Lake Elsinore is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Alhambra to Lake Elsinore.
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