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How to get fromLake Elsinore to Tucsonby bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Lake Elsinore to Tucson by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Tucsonbus bus San Jose / ...
    12h 41m
    $77–111

  2. Drive  444.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Elsinore to Tucsoncar car 444.2 mi
    7h 13m
    $76–110

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Pomona - Downtowntrain train RIV Line
    2. Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    13h 40m
    $259–415

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane LAX - TUS
    7h 50m
    $349–731

  5. Bus via Phoenix

    1. Take the bus from Perris to San Bernardinobus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Phoenixbus bus Cbx
    3. Take the bus from Tempe to Tucsonbus bus
    15h 1m
    $95–143

  6. Line 9 bus, train, bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to Perris Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Riverside to Ontario Amtrakbus bus
    4. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane ONT - TUS
    9h 4m

  7. Line 9 bus, train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to Perris Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SNA - TUS
    8h 32m
    $88–467

  8. Train, train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SAN - TUS
    9h 51m
    $110–431

  9. Fly Ontario International Airport to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane ONT - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    8h 54m
    $105–399

Lake Elsinore to Tucson by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration13h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$259Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 487.3 mi
  • Duration: 12h 41m

What companies run services between Lake Elsinore, CA, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

Tufesa operates a bus from Bloomington to Tucson every 4 hours. Tickets cost $80–110 and the journey takes 7h 40m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to Tucson Amtrak Station via Perris Transit Center, Perris - Downtown, Riverside - Downtown, Pomona - Downtown, and Pomona Amtrak in around 13h 40m.

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