There are 3 ways to get from Lake Elsinore to Pasadena by train, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line
4h 1m$14–20Drive 66.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lake Elsinore to Pasadenacar 66.5 mi
1h 10m$13–18Line 22 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus 22
- Take the bus from Riverside to Pasadena Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 33m$18–30
Lake Elsinore to Pasadena by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Elsinore to Pasadena is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Elsinore to Pasadena is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Elsinore to Pasadena. However, there are services departing from Hwy 74 + Cambern and arriving at Pasadena Amtrak Bus Stop via Perris Transit Center and Riverside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Elsinore to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Perris - Downtown and arriving at Memorial Park Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Lake Elsinore and Pasadena is 100 miles. The road distance is 66.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Elsinore to Pasadena without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $13 - $20.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Lake Elsinore to Pasadena, including transfers.
Lake Elsinore to Pasadena bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Perris Transit Center station.
Lake Elsinore to Pasadena train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Perris - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Lake Elsinore to Pasadena is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $13 - $20. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus and bus, which costs $18 - $30 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Lake Elsinore, CA, USA and Pasadena, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $11–16 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to Pasadena Amtrak Bus Stop via Perris Transit Center, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and Riverside in around 4h 33m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Riverside to Pasadena Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Elsinore to Pasadena bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Vine St. Mobility Hub station.
Lake Elsinore to Pasadena train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Elsinore to Pasadena is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Lake Elsinore to Pasadena.
There are 1954+ hotels available in Pasadena.







