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How to get fromEl Monte to Lake Elsinoreby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from El Monte to Lake Elsinore by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, line 9 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Monte to Fontanabus bus La
    2. Take the bus from Fontana to Perrisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Hwy 74 + Cambernbus bus 9
    3h 32m

  2. Drive 56.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Monte to Lake Elsinorecar car 56.1 mi
    58 min
    $11–15

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line
    4h 19m
    $13–19

  4. Train, line 22 bus

    1. Take the train from El Monte to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train SB Line
    2. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus bus 22
    4h 36m
    $13–19

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  • Distance: 74.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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

You can take a bus from El Monte to Hwy 74 + Cambern via Fontana, Perris, Fourth + G Street, and Perris Transit Center in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, Metrolink Trains operates a train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtown 4 times a day. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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