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How to get fromMonterey to Lake Elsinoreby shuttle, plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Monterey to Lake Elsinore by shuttle, plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, taxi

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    3. Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Lake Elsinoretaxi taxi
    5h 2m
    $430–1,087

  2. Drive  385.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Monterey to Lake Elsinorecar car 385.1 mi
    6h 41m
    $71–102

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line
    14h 58m
    $99–231

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train
    15h 23m
    $83–128

  5. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, taxi

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MRY - SNA
    2. Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Lake Elsinoretaxi taxi
    5h 39m
    $453–983

  6. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train
    7h 35m
    $292–734

Monterey to Lake Elsinore by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 469 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Hwy 74 + El Toro Cut Off via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 14h 58m.

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