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How to get fromChico to Lake Elsinoreby train, plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Lake Elsinore by train, plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SMF - SNA
    3. Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Lake Elsinoretaxi taxi
    6h 27m
    $494–1,082

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Riversidebus bus
    15h 46m
    $95–161

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line
    20h 59m
    $178–382

  4. Drive  535.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chico to Lake Elsinorecar car 535.5 mi
    9h
    $98–142

Chico to Lake Elsinore by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration15h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 549.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Hwy 74 + Cambern via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Riverside, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and Perris Transit Center in around 15h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chico Amtrak to Hwy 74 + El Toro Cut Off via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 20h 59m.

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