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

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

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  1. Bus, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PDX - SNA
    3. Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Lake Elsinoretaxi taxi
    5h 40m
    $291–731

  2. Bus, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PDX - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train
    9h 24m
    $125–272

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Salem to Corvallisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Corvallis to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Lake Elsinoretaxi taxi
    27h 58m
    $316–503

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Salem to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line
    33h 28m
    $375–767

  5. Drive 983.7 mi

    1. Drive from Salem to Lake Elsinorecar car 983.7 mi
    16h 32m
    $180–260

Salem to Lake Elsinore by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$375Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 964.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Salem to Hwy 74 + El Toro Cut Off via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 33h 28m.

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