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How to get fromEl Cajon to Lake Elsinoreby tram, bus, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), or train

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There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to Lake Elsinore by tram, bus, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), or train

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  1. Tram, bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to City College Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Perris, CA - 511 E 4th Stshuttle bus Cbx
    5h 12m
    $26–53

  2. Drive 78.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Cajon to Lake Elsinorecar car 78.1 mi
    1h 18m
    $15–21

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line
    6h 56m
    $42–101

  4. Bus, line 23 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Temecula Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2015
    2. Take the bus from Promenade Mall to Palomar + Wildomar Trlbus bus 23
    6h 52m
    $15–29

  5. Train, line 22 bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain train
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus bus 22
    7h 52m
    $28–62

El Cajon to Lake Elsinore by tram, bus, and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 115.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Hwy 74 + El Toro Cut Off via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Spring + Sulphur via San Diego, Temecula Bus Stop, Front 28360, Promenade Mall, and Palomar + Wildomar Trl in around 6h 52m.

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