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How to get fromLake Elsinore to San Luis Obispoby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Lake Elsinore to San Luis Obispo by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus FlixBus 2005
    9h 33m
    $40–69

  2. Train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight / ...
    9h 36m
    $76–168

  3. Drive 254.2 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Elsinore to San Luis Obispocar car 254.2 mi
    4h 39m
    $47–67

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    7h 31m
    $240–473

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Fullertontrain train 91-PV Line
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    10h 10m
    $84–186

  6. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2015
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus FlixBus 2005
    11h 43m
    $47–83

Lake Elsinore to San Luis Obispo by bus and train

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to San Luis Obispo via Perris Transit Center, Perris - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 9h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spring + Graham to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Palomar + Wildomar Trl, Promenade Mall, Moreno + Front, Temecula Bus Stop, Los Angeles Downtown, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 11h 43m.

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