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How to get fromLake Elsinore to California State University, San Marcosby train (Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, shuttle, train, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Lake Elsinore to California State University, San Marcos by train (Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, shuttle, train, or tram

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Fullertontrain train 91-PV Line
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 20m
    $22–37

  2. Drive 45.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Elsinore to California State University, San Marcoscar car 45.6 mi
    49 min
    $9–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Elsinore to California State University, San Marcostaxi taxi 45.6 mi
    49 min
    $170–220

  4. Line 9 bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to Perris Transit Centerbus bus 9
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Perris, CA - 511 E 4th St to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWYshuttle bus Las Vegas
    3h 23m
    $24–40

  5. Line 22 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus bus 22
    2. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train IE-OC Line
    6h 40m
    $16–29

  6. Taxi, tram

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Elsinore to Melrose Dr Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the tram from Melrose Dr Station to Cal State San Marcos Stationtram tram Sprinter
    1h 23m
    $163–198

Lake Elsinore to California State University, San Marcos by bus, train, tram, and foot

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Lake Elsinore, CA, USA and California State University, San Marcos, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to California State University, San Marcos via Perris Transit Center, Perris - Downtown, Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center, and Cal State San Marcos Station in around 6h 20m.

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