There are 5 ways to get from Lake Elsinore to Monterey by taxi, plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
best- Take the taxi from Lake Elsinore to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SNA - MRY
3h 23m$436–981Drive 385.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lake Elsinore to Montereycar 385.5 mi
6h 43m$71–102Train, bus
- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Salinasbus Ans 6238
14h 4m$94–142Train
- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
14h 15m$124–262Taxi, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Take the taxi from Lake Elsinore to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SNA - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
4h 24m$428–1,088
Lake Elsinore to Monterey by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Elsinore to Monterey is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Elsinore to Monterey is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $430 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Elsinore to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Perris - Downtown and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
The distance between Lake Elsinore and Monterey is 357 miles. The road distance is 387.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Elsinore to Monterey without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 4m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Lake Elsinore to Monterey, including transfers.
Lake Elsinore to Monterey train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Perris - Downtown station.
Lake Elsinore to Monterey train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Elsinore to Monterey is 388 miles. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Lake Elsinore to Monterey.
There are 266+ hotels available in Monterey.
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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $80–120
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $190–230
Finish Line Taxi
- Phone
- +1 951-473-0333
Temecula - Murrieta Local Taxi
- Phone
- +1 951-699-5555
- Website
- temeculataxi.com
Finish Line Taxi
- Phone
- +1 951-473-0333
Temecula - Murrieta Local Taxi
- Phone
- +1 951-699-5555
- Website
- temeculataxi.com
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