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How to get fromImperial Beach to Lake Elsinoreby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Imperial Beach to Lake Elsinore by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line
    7h 16m
    $44–103

  2. Bus, line 23 bus

    cheapest
    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
    7h 33m
    $16–30

  3. Drive 85.8 mi

    1. Drive from Imperial Beach to Lake Elsinorecar car 85.8 mi
    1h 26m
    $16–23

  4. Train, line 22 bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego 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
    8h 21m
    $30–54

Imperial Beach to Lake Elsinore by bus, tram, and train

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration7h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Imperial Beach, CA, USA and Lake Elsinore, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palm Av & Florida St to Hwy 74 + El Toro Cut Off via Palm Av & Hollister St, Palm Avenue Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Av & 9th St to Spring + Sulphur via 12th & Imperial Transit Center, 12th & Imperial Station, Old Town Station, San Diego, Temecula Bus Stop, Front 28360, Promenade Mall, and Palomar + Wildomar Trl in around 7h 33m.

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