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How to get fromLake Elsinore to Bakersfieldby train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    6h 41m
    $28–53

  2. Drive 178.2 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Elsinore to Bakersfieldcar car 178.2 mi
    3h 4m
    $33–47

  3. Line 22 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 8m
    $56–85

Lake Elsinore to Bakersfield by bus and train

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to Bakersfield via Perris Transit Center, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and Riverside in around 7h 8m.

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