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How to get fromOceanside to Lake Elsinoreby tram, bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Oceanside to Lake Elsinore by tram, bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or train

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  1. Tram, bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram tram Sprinter
    2. Take the bus from Escondido to Perrisbus bus Lxus 2101
    4h 6m
    $30–50

  2. Drive  47 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oceanside to Lake Elsinorecar car 47 mi
    51 min
    $9–13

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line
    4h 40m
    $20–30

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Oceanside to Lake Elsinoretaxi taxi 47 mi
    51 min
    $180–220

  5. Train, line 22 bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus bus 22
    5h
    $14–22

  6. Line 302 bus, line 305 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Coast Hwy & Topeka St to Vista Transit Center Stall 4bus bus 302 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 7 to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6bus bus 305
    3. Take the bus from Escondido to Perrisbus bus
    5h 8m
    $32–54

Oceanside to Lake Elsinore by tram and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 84.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Oceanside to Hwy 74 + El Toro Cut Off via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coast Hwy & Topeka St to Hwy 74 + Cambern via Vista Transit Center Stall 4, Vista Transit Center Stall 7, Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, Escondido, Perris, Fourth + G Street, and Perris Transit Center in around 5h 8m.

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