There are 5 ways to get from Lake Elsinore to Visalia by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus Greyhound US0810
8h 48m$42–73Drive 250 mi
- Drive from Lake Elsinore to Visaliacar 250 mi
4h 16m$43–62Train, bus via Bakersfield
- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus
9h 1m$42–69Train, bus via Goshen
- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line
- Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Goshenbus San Ysidro
9h 38m$59–99Bus
- Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus Greyhound US0810
9h 50m
Lake Elsinore to Visalia by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake Elsinore to Visalia is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Elsinore to Visalia is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Elsinore to Visalia station. However, there are services departing from Hwy 74 + Cambern and arriving at Visalia Transit Station via Perris Transit Center, Riverside and Bakersfield Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
The distance between Lake Elsinore and Visalia is 278 miles. The road distance is 251.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Elsinore to Visalia without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 48m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Lake Elsinore to Visalia, including transfers.
Lake Elsinore to Visalia bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Riverside station.
Lake Elsinore to Visalia bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Elsinore to Visalia is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Lake Elsinore to Visalia.
There are 79+ hotels available in Visalia.
What companies run services between Lake Elsinore, CA, USA and Visalia, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to Visalia Transit Station via Perris Transit Center, Vine St. Mobility Hub, Riverside, Bakersfield, and Bakersfield Train Station in around 9h 50m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Visalia Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Visalia Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Visalia Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Goshen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $45–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Riverside to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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