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How to get fromSacramento to Lake Elsinoreby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SMF - SNA
    2. Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Lake Elsinoretaxi taxi
    3h 32m
    $422–1,033

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train
    13h 46m
    $78–128

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Riversidebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 39m
    $100–167

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line
    18h 19m
    $192–383

  5. Drive 450.8 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Lake Elsinorecar car 450.8 mi
    7h 26m
    $83–119

Sacramento to Lake Elsinore by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Hwy 74 + Cambern via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Riverside, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and Perris Transit Center in around 12h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to Hwy 74 + El Toro Cut Off via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 18h 19m.

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