There are 3 ways to get from California 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
2h 52m$13–18Train, 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
3h 46m$22–44Drive 68.9 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Lake Elsinorecar 68.9 mi
1h 10m$13–19
California to Lake Elsinore by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Lake Elsinore is to train which costs $12 - $18 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from California to Lake Elsinore is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct train from California 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 2h 52m.
The distance between California and Lake Elsinore is 90 miles. The road distance is 69.3 miles.
The best way to get from California to Lake Elsinore without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $12 - $18.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from California to Lake Elsinore, including transfers.
California to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from L.A. Union Station.
California to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Perris - Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Lake Elsinore is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from California to Lake Elsinore.
There are 82+ hotels available in Lake Elsinore.
What companies run services between California, 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.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- 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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