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How to get fromLake Elsinore to San Juan Capistranoby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Elsinore to San Juan Capistrano by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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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 San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 19m
    $18–27

  2. Drive 33.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Elsinore to San Juan Capistranocar car 33.5 mi
    44 min
    $7–9

  3. 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 San Juan Capistranotrain train IE-OC Line
    4h 41m
    $12–19

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Elsinore to San Juan Capistranotaxi taxi 33.5 mi
    44 min
    $130–160

Lake Elsinore to San Juan Capistrano by bus and train

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lake Elsinore to San Juan Capistrano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 98.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Perris Transit Center, Perris - Downtown, Fullerton, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 4h 19m.

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