There are 4 ways to get from California State University, Fullerton to Lake Elsinore by train, bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
3h 35m$12–18Drive 43 mi
cheapest- Drive from California State University, Fullerton to Lake Elsinorecar 43 mi
48 min$8–12Bus, line 22 bus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Riversidebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus 22
4h 38m$16–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from California State University, Fullerton to Lake Elsinoretaxi 43 mi
48 min$160–200
California State University, Fullerton to Lake Elsinore by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California State University, Fullerton to Lake Elsinore is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from California State University, Fullerton to Lake Elsinore is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from California State University, Fullerton to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from Nutwood-Commonwealth and arriving at Hwy 74 + Cambern via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Vine St. Mobility Hub and Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from California State University, Fullerton to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from Fullerton and arriving at Perris - Downtown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between California State University, Fullerton and Lake Elsinore is 69 miles. The road distance is 43.2 miles.
The best way to get from California State University, Fullerton to Lake Elsinore without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $12 - $18.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from California State University, Fullerton to Lake Elsinore, including transfers.
California State University, Fullerton to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
California State University, Fullerton to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Fullerton station.
The best way to get from California State University, Fullerton to Lake Elsinore is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $12 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $16 - $25 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between California State University, Fullerton, CA, USA and Lake Elsinore, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtown 4 times a day. Tickets cost $9–14 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from California State University, Fullerton to Hwy 74 + Cambern via Nutwood-Commonwealth, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Riverside, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and Perris Transit Center in around 4h 38m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $160–200
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
California Yellow Cab
- Phone
- (714) 444-4444
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
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More Questions & Answers
California State University, Fullerton to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Riverside station.
California State University, Fullerton to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Perris - Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between California State University, Fullerton to Lake Elsinore is 43 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from California State University, Fullerton to Lake Elsinore.
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