There are 5 ways to get from Lake Elsinore to Sacramento by taxi, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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
best- Take the taxi from Lake Elsinore to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SNA - SMF
2h 48m$425–1,032Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
16h 9m$74–147Bus
- Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
14h 38m$96–170Train
- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
18h 33m$192–388Drive 451 mi
- Drive from Lake Elsinore to Sacramentocar 451 mi
7h 26m$83–119
Lake Elsinore to Sacramento by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Elsinore to Sacramento is to train and bus which costs $70 - $150 and takes 16h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Elsinore to Sacramento is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $420 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Elsinore to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Hwy 74 + Cambern and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Perris Transit Center, Riverside and Bakersfield Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Elsinore to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Perris - Downtown and arriving at Sacramento via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 33m.
The distance between Lake Elsinore and Sacramento is 467 miles. The road distance is 453.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Elsinore to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 14h 38m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Lake Elsinore to Sacramento, including transfers.
Lake Elsinore to Sacramento bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Riverside station.
Lake Elsinore to Sacramento train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Perris - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Lake Elsinore to Sacramento is to bus which takes 14h 38m and costs $95 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $390 and takes 18h 33m.
What companies run services between Lake Elsinore, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to Sacramento Bus Station via Perris Transit Center, Vine St. Mobility Hub, Riverside, Bakersfield, and Bakersfield Train Station in around 14h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to Sacramento via Perris Transit Center, Perris - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 18h 33m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- 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 Riverside - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- 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 Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–370
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Riverside to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Elsinore to Sacramento bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Lake Elsinore to Sacramento train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Elsinore to Sacramento is 454 miles. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Lake Elsinore to Sacramento.
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