There are 3 ways to get from Gardena to Lake Elsinore by tram, train, bus, or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
4h 45m$16–22Bus, train, line 22 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus
- Take the train from Pomona - Downtown to Riverside - Downtowntrain
- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus 22
6h 14m$12–24Drive 67.9 mi
- Drive from Gardena to Lake Elsinorecar 67.9 mi
1h 10m$13–18
Gardena to Lake Elsinore by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gardena to Lake Elsinore is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Gardena to Lake Elsinore is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct train from Gardena station to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from Crenshaw C-Line Station and arriving at Perris - Downtown via Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Gardena and Lake Elsinore is 107 miles. The road distance is 68.3 miles.
The best way to get from Gardena to Lake Elsinore without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 45m and costs $15 - $22.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Gardena to Lake Elsinore, including transfers.
Gardena to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line.
Gardena to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Gardena to Lake Elsinore is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Gardena to Lake Elsinore.
There are 75+ hotels available in Lake Elsinore.
What companies run services between Gardena, CA, USA and Lake Elsinore, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Gardena to Lake Elsinore. However, you can take the vehicle to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line, walk to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line, take the vehicle to Union Station - Metro A-Line, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Perris - Downtown, walk to Perris Transit Center, then take the line 9 bus to Hwy 74 + El Toro Cut Off. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Hwy 74 + Cambern via El Monte Station - Upper Level, El Monte Station Upper Level, Pomona Transit Center, Pomona - Downtown, Riverside - Downtown, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and Perris Transit Center in around 6h 14m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Pomona - Downtown to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to El Monte Station - Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
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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