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How to get fromLake Elsinore to National Cityby taxi, train, shuttle, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Elsinore to National City by taxi, train, shuttle, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    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 San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 54m
    $154–202

  2. Drive 77.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Elsinore to National Citycar car 77.5 mi
    1h 19m
    $15–21

  3. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Perris, CA - 511 E 4th St to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWYshuttle bus Las Vegas
    2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus bus 235
    4h 24m
    $24–38

Lake Elsinore to National City by bus, shuttle, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 108.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Elsinore to National City. However, you can take the taxi to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, take the train to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, walk to Old Town Station, then take the vehicle to 8th Street Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to 8th Street Station via Perris Transit Center, Fourth + G Street, Perris, CA - 511 E 4th St, Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY, Escondido Transit Center, Broadway & Park Bl, and City College Station in around 4h 24m.

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