There are 3 ways to get from Lake Elsinore to Ventura by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Ventura Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 33m$36–68Drive 136.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lake Elsinore to Venturacar 136.2 mi
2h 23m$25–36Line 23 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Palomar + Wildomar Trl to Promenade Mallbus 23
- Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus
9h 36m$85–122
Lake Elsinore to Ventura by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Elsinore to Ventura is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Elsinore to Ventura is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Elsinore to Ventura. However, there are services departing from Spring + Graham and arriving at Ventura, CA via Palomar + Wildomar Trl, Promenade Mall, Temecula Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Elsinore to Ventura. However, there are services departing from Perris - Downtown and arriving at Ventura Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Lake Elsinore and Ventura is 168 miles. The road distance is 137 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Elsinore to Ventura without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Lake Elsinore to Ventura, including transfers.
Lake Elsinore to Ventura bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Palomar + Wildomar Trl station.
Lake Elsinore to Ventura train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Perris - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Lake Elsinore to Ventura is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can line 23 bus and bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 36m.
What companies run services between Lake Elsinore, CA, USA and Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to Ventura Amtrak via Perris Transit Center, Perris - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spring + Graham to Ventura, CA via Palomar + Wildomar Trl, Promenade Mall, Moreno + Front, Temecula Bus Stop, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 9h 36m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Ventura Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Palomar + Wildomar Trl to Promenade Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $65–75
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $60–70
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Elsinore to Ventura bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Promenade Mall station.
Lake Elsinore to Ventura train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Elsinore to Ventura is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Lake Elsinore to Ventura.
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