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

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There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to Lake Elsinore by plane, taxi, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    best
    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
    3h 32m
    $433–983

  2. Drive 385.1 mi

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

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Los Angelesbus bus Ans 6241 / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line
    13h 44m
    $94–141

  4. 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 54m
    $124–261

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, taxi

    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

Monterey to Lake Elsinore by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 355.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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 54m.

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