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How to get fromPalm Springs to Lake Elsinoreby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to Lake Elsinore by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line
    5h 32m
    $41–59

  2. Line 4 bus, bus, line 19 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indian Canyon at Alejo to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to 2nd at Commercebus bus 10
    3. Take the bus from Second + Commerce to Moreno Valley Mallbus bus 31
    4. Take the bus from Moreno Valley Mall to Perris Transit Centerbus bus 19
    6h 23m
    $4–9

  3. Drive 63.9 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Lake Elsinorecar car 63.9 mi
    1h 14m
    $12–17

  4. Line 4 bus, bus, line 31 bus, line 44 bus, line 28 bus, line 9 bus

    1. Take the bus from Indian Canyon at Alejo to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to 2nd at Commercebus bus 10
    3. Take the bus from 2nd St. 1540 at Walmart to Mt. San Jacinto College San Jacintobus bus 31
    4. Take the bus from Mt. San Jacinto College San Jacinto to Gilmore + Devonshire Hemet Mallbus bus 44
    5. Take the bus from Gilmore + Devonshire Hemet Mall to Perris Transit Centerbus bus 28
    6. Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Hwy 74 + Cambernbus bus 9
    5h 55m
    $6–10

Palm Springs to Lake Elsinore by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Indian Canyon at Alejo to Hwy 74 + Cambern via Varner at Harry Oliver, 2nd St. 1540 at Walmart, Mt. San Jacinto College San Jacinto, Gilmore + Devonshire Hemet Mall, and Perris Transit Center in around 5h 55m.

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