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

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There are 9 ways to get from Salinas to Lake Elsinore by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train

    best
    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
    13h 5m
    $208–318

  2. Drive  369.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas to Lake Elsinorecar car 369.7 mi
    6h 20m
    $62–89

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train
    13h 30m

  4. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train
    9h 28m
    $304–687

  5. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escondido to Perrisbus bus
    9h 56m
    $177–520

  6. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride 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 train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtowntrain train
    9h 57m
    $560–885

  7. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train
    9h 56m
    $110–426

  8. Line 29 bus, shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train, line 215 bus, line 9 bus

    1. Take the bus from N Main / Rossi to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    4. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    5. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Vine Street Mobility Hubbus bus
    6. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Perris - Downtowntrain train
    7. Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Hwy 74 + Cambernbus bus
    9h 51m
    $360–834

  9. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    3. Take the train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to Perris - Downtowntrain train
    10h 31m
    $101–389

Salinas to Lake Elsinore by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 444.7 mi
  • Duration: 13h 5m

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

You can take a train from Salinas to Hwy 74 + El Toro Cut Off via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 13h 5m.

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