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How to get fromLake Elsinore to San Diegoby taxi, train, shuttle, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Elsinore to San Diego 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 Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 27m
    $155–207

  2. Drive 75.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Elsinore to San Diegocar car 75.2 mi
    1h 17m
    $14–20

  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 & Union Stbus bus 235 / ...
    4h 6m
    $24–38

Lake Elsinore to San Diego by bus and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 103.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Lake Elsinore, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake Elsinore to San Diego. However, you can take the taxi to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station then take the train to San Diego. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to Broadway & Union St via Perris Transit Center, Fourth + G Street, Perris, CA - 511 E 4th St, Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY, and Escondido Transit Center in around 4h 6m.

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