What is the cheapest way to get from Carmel to Lake Elsinore?

The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Lake Elsinore is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmel to Lake Elsinore?

The fastest way to get from Carmel to Lake Elsinore is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 56m and costs $430 - $1,000.

Is there a direct train between Carmel and Lake Elsinore?

No, there is no direct train from Carmel to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Perris - Downtown via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.

How far is it from Carmel to Lake Elsinore?

The distance between Carmel and Lake Elsinore is 363 miles. The road distance is 391.1 miles.

How do I travel from Carmel to Lake Elsinore without a car?

The best way to get from Carmel to Lake Elsinore without a car is to train which takes 13h 32m and costs $180 - $340.

How long does it take to get from Carmel to Lake Elsinore?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Carmel to Lake Elsinore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmel to Lake Elsinore train from?

Carmel to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where does the Carmel to Lake Elsinore train arrive?

Carmel to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Carmel to Lake Elsinore?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Lake Elsinore is 391 miles. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Carmel to Lake Elsinore.

Where can I stay near Lake Elsinore?

There are 69+ hotels available in Lake Elsinore.

Carmel to Lake Elsinore - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Carmel to Lake Elsinore by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly from Monterey Regional Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane MRY - SNA
2. Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Lake Elsinoretaxi
4h 56m
$435–986
Drive 388.8 mi
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1. Drive from Carmel to Lake Elsinorecar 388.8 mi
6h 45m
$71–103
Train
1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
13h 32m
$182–331
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus
3. Take the taxi from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Lake Elsinoretaxi
14h 37m
$248–355
Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SJC - SNA
3. Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Lake Elsinoretaxi
6h 14m
$427–1,093
Train via Riverside (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
16h 37m
$124–282

Carmel to Lake Elsinore by bus and train (Amtrak)

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16h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 361.2 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a vehicle from Carmel to Hwy 74 + El Toro Cut Off via Salinas, Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 13h 32m.

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