There are 5 ways to get from Chula Vista to Lake Elsinore by bus, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, shuttle
best- Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235
- Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Perris, CA - 511 E 4th StCbx
4h 49m$24–38Drive 80.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chula Vista to Lake Elsinorecar 80.6 mi
1h 22m$15–22Train
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
6h 54m$43–83Bus, line 23 bus
- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Temecula Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2015
- Take the bus from Promenade Mall to Palomar + Wildomar Trlbus 23
7h 23m$17–29Train, line 22 bus
- Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain
- Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain
- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus 22
7h 53m$27–49
Chula Vista to Lake Elsinore by tram, bus, and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Lake Elsinore is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Lake Elsinore is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Bus Terminal and arriving at Spring + Sulphur via Front 28360, Promenade Mall and Palomar + Wildomar Trl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at Perris - Downtown via San Diego and Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Chula Vista and Lake Elsinore is 107 miles. The road distance is 81.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Lake Elsinore without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 4h 49m and costs $24 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Chula Vista to Lake Elsinore, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
Chula Vista to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Lake Elsinore is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 23 bus, which costs $16 - $30 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Lake Elsinore, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from E Street Station to Hwy 74 + El Toro Cut Off via America Plaza Station, San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from H Street Station to Spring + Sulphur via San Ysidro Station, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, Temecula Bus Stop, Front 28360, Promenade Mall, and Palomar + Wildomar Trl in around 7h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Shuttle from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Perris, CA - 511 E 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Temecula Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Promenade Mall to Palomar + Wildomar Trl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- 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
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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More Questions & Answers
Chula Vista to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Temecula Bus Stop station.
Chula Vista to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Lake Elsinore is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Chula Vista to Lake Elsinore.
There are 83+ hotels available in Lake Elsinore.










