What is the cheapest way to get from La Jolla to Lake Elsinore?

The cheapest way to get from La Jolla to Lake Elsinore is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Jolla to Lake Elsinore?

The fastest way to get from La Jolla to Lake Elsinore is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between La Jolla and Lake Elsinore?

No, there is no direct bus from La Jolla to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from Silverado St & Herschel Av and arriving at Spring + Sulphur via San Diego, Front 28360, Promenade Mall and Palomar + Wildomar Trl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between La Jolla and Lake Elsinore?

No, there is no direct train from La Jolla to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Perris - Downtown via Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from La Jolla to Lake Elsinore?

The distance between La Jolla and Lake Elsinore is 175 miles. The road distance is 73.3 miles.

How do I travel from La Jolla to Lake Elsinore without a car?

The best way to get from La Jolla to Lake Elsinore without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs $40 - $90.

How long does it take to get from La Jolla to Lake Elsinore?

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from La Jolla to Lake Elsinore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Jolla to Lake Elsinore bus from?

La Jolla to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the La Jolla to Lake Elsinore train from?

La Jolla to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Train or bus from La Jolla to Lake Elsinore?

The best way to get from La Jolla to Lake Elsinore is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 23 bus, which costs $13 - $26 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the La Jolla to Lake Elsinore bus arrive?

La Jolla to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Temecula Bus Stop station.

Where does the La Jolla to Lake Elsinore train arrive?

La Jolla to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from La Jolla to Lake Elsinore?

Yes, the driving distance between La Jolla to Lake Elsinore is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from La Jolla to Lake Elsinore.

Where can I stay near Lake Elsinore?

There are 84+ hotels available in Lake Elsinore.

La Jolla to Lake Elsinore - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 23 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from La Jolla to Lake Elsinore by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
6h 54m
$42–86
Bus, line 23 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Temecula Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2015
2. Take the bus from Promenade Mall to Palomar + Wildomar Trlbus 23
6h 55m
$14–26
Drive 72.8 mi
1. Drive from La Jolla to Lake Elsinorecar 72.8 mi
1h 18m
$14–20

La Jolla to Lake Elsinore by bus and train

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6h 54mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 174.5 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Lake Elsinore, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Hwy 74 + El Toro Cut Off via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Spring + Sulphur via UTC Transit Center, UTC Station, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, San Diego, Temecula Bus Stop, Front 28360, Promenade Mall, and Palomar + Wildomar Trl in around 6h 55m.

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