What is the cheapest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Lake Elsinore?

The cheapest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Lake Elsinore is to line 2 bus and line 4 bus and bus and line 19 bus and line 9 bus which costs $5 - $10 and takes 8h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Lake Elsinore?

The fastest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Lake Elsinore is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Desert Hot Springs and Lake Elsinore?

No, there is no direct bus from Desert Hot Springs to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from Pierson at Cactus and arriving at Hwy 74 + Cambern via El Cielo at Kirk Douglas, Varner at Harry Oliver, Second + Commerce, Moreno Valley Mall and Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Desert Hot Springs to Lake Elsinore?

The distance between Desert Hot Springs and Lake Elsinore is 100 miles. The road distance is 66.3 miles.

How do I travel from Desert Hot Springs to Lake Elsinore without a car?

The best way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Lake Elsinore without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 16m and costs $40 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Desert Hot Springs to Lake Elsinore?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Desert Hot Springs to Lake Elsinore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Desert Hot Springs to Lake Elsinore bus from?

Desert Hot Springs to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, depart from Pierson at Cactus station.

Where does the Desert Hot Springs to Lake Elsinore bus arrive?

Desert Hot Springs to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, arrive at El Cielo at Baristo station.

Can I drive from Desert Hot Springs to Lake Elsinore?

Yes, the driving distance between Desert Hot Springs to Lake Elsinore is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Desert Hot Springs to Lake Elsinore.

Where can I stay near Lake Elsinore?

There are 84+ hotels available in Lake Elsinore.

Desert Hot Springs to Lake Elsinore - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Desert Hot Springs to Lake Elsinore by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
4h 16m
$44–59
Line 2 bus, line 4 bus, bus, line 19 bus, line 9 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pierson at Cactus to El Cielo at Baristobus 2
2. Take the bus from El Cielo at Kirk Douglas to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 4
3. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to 2nd at Commercebus 10
4. Take the bus from Second + Commerce to Moreno Valley Mallbus 31
5. Take the bus from Moreno Valley Mall to Perris Transit Centerbus 19
6. Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Hwy 74 + Cambernbus 9
8h 11m
$6–10
Drive 65.9 mi
1. Drive from Desert Hot Springs to Lake Elsinorecar 65.9 mi
1h 18m
$12–18

Desert Hot Springs to Lake Elsinore by bus

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8h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 99.1 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA and Lake Elsinore, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Pierson at Cactus to Hwy 74 + Cambern via El Cielo at Baristo, El Cielo at Kirk Douglas, Varner at Harry Oliver, 2nd at Commerce, Second + Commerce, Moreno Valley Mall, and Perris Transit Center in around 8h 11m.

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