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How to get fromLake Elsinore to Oceansideby train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or train

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

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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
    5h 2m
    $20–30

  2. Drive  46.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Elsinore to Oceansidecar car 46.3 mi
    51 min
    $9–13

  3. Line 9 bus, line 30 bus, bus, line 305 bus, line 302 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to Perris Transit Centerbus bus 9
    2. Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Wilkerson & Fourthbus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Perris to Escondidobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to Vista Transit Center Stall 7bus bus 305
    5. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 4 to Coast Hwy & Michigan Avbus bus 302 / ...
    6h 34m
    $32–54

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Elsinore to Oceansidetaxi taxi 46.3 mi
    51 min
    $180–220

  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 44m
    $14–22

  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 Oceanside by bus and train

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 127.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Lake Elsinore, CA, USA and Oceanside, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to Coast Hwy & Michigan Av via Perris Transit Center, Wilkerson & Fourth, Perris, Escondido, Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, Vista Transit Center Stall 7, and Vista Transit Center Stall 4 in around 6h 34m.

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