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How to get fromCarlsbad to Lake Elsinoreby tram, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlsbad to Lake Elsinore by tram, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, train, or bus

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  1. Tram, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the tram from Coast Hwy Station to Escondido Transit Centertram tram Sprinter
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Perris, CA - 511 E 4th Stshuttle bus Cbx
    3h 56m
    $24–40

  2. Drive 49.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Lake Elsinorecar car 49.4 mi
    54 min
    $9–13

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line
    4h 36m
    $20–30

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carlsbad to Lake Elsinoretaxi taxi 49.4 mi
    54 min
    $190–230

  5. Train, line 22 bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus bus 22
    5h 48m
    $16–27

Carlsbad to Lake Elsinore by tram, shuttle, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 83.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Oceanside to Hwy 74 + El Toro Cut Off via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 4h 36m.

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