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How to get fromLake Elsinore to Carlsbadby bus, shuttle, tram, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Lake Elsinore to Carlsbad by bus, shuttle, tram, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or train

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  1. Line 9 bus, shuttle, tram

    best
    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
    3. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Coast Hwy Stationtram tram
    3h 53m
    $24–40

  2. Drive 48.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Elsinore to Carlsbadcar car 48.7 mi
    55 min
    $9–13

  3. Train

    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
    5h 2m
    $20–30

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Elsinore to Carlsbadtaxi taxi 48.7 mi
    55 min
    $190–230

  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
    5h 59m
    $16–27

  6. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Elsinore to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    1h 27m
    $140–168

Lake Elsinore to Carlsbad by bus, shuttle, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 83.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to Oceanside via Perris Transit Center, Perris - Downtown, Fullerton, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 5h 2m.

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