There are 4 ways to get from Carson to Lake Elsinore by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Olive / 5thbus Metro J Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
4h 52m$16–22Line 50 bus, bus, line 27 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Tustin-East Village Waybus 50
- Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 200
- Take the bus from Galleria @ Tyler EB to Perris Transit Centerbus 27
7h 43m$8–14Bus, train, line 22 bus
- Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus
- Take the train from Pomona - Downtown to Riverside - Downtowntrain
- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus 22
6h 49m$12–24Drive 68 mi
- Drive from Carson to Lake Elsinorecar 68 mi
1h 11m$13–18
Carson to Lake Elsinore by bus, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carson to Lake Elsinore is to line 50 bus and bus and line 27 bus which costs $8 - $14 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Carson to Lake Elsinore is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Carson to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from Carson St + Moneta Av and arriving at Hwy 74 + Cambern via Long Beach Blvd & 5th NE, 7Th-Channel, Village of Orange Zone 5, Galleria @ Tyler EB and Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Carson and Lake Elsinore is 113 miles. The road distance is 68.4 miles.
The best way to get from Carson to Lake Elsinore without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 52m and costs $15 - $22.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Carson to Lake Elsinore, including transfers.
Carson to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from 7Th-Channel station.
Carson to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Tustin-East Village Way station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carson to Lake Elsinore is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Carson to Lake Elsinore.
There are 85+ hotels available in Lake Elsinore.
What companies run services between Carson, CA, USA and Lake Elsinore, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Carson St + Moneta Av to Hwy 74 + Cambern via Long Beach Bl at 6th St, Long Beach Blvd & 5th NE, 7th & Channel SE, 7Th-Channel, Tustin-East Village Way, Village of Orange Zone 5, Galleria @ Tyler EB, and Perris Transit Center in around 7h 43m.
- 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
Train from Pomona - Downtown to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Olive / 5th
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to El Monte Station - Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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