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How to get fromLake Elsinore to Montereyby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Lake Elsinore to Monterey by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    7h 56m
    $302–684

  2. Drive  385.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Elsinore to Montereycar car 385.5 mi
    6h 43m
    $66–96

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 15m
    $204–322

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    15h 22m

  5. Fly Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 27m
    $355–824

  6. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    9h 36m
    $563–887

  7. Fly Ontario International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ONT - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    9h 47m
    $165–524

  8. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    9h 59m
    $129–551

  9. Fly Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ONT - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    10h 12m
    $111–378

  10. Train, train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    10h 14m
    $203–564

Lake Elsinore to Monterey by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 375.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to Tyler / Franklin via Perris Transit Center, Perris - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 14h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to Tyler / Franklin via Perris Transit Center, Vine St. Mobility Hub, Riverside, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 15h 22m.

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