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How to get fromSan Diego to Lake Elsinoreby bus, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Lake Elsinore by bus, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Perris, CA - 511 E 4th Stshuttle bus Cbx
    4h 20m
    $24–38

  2. Drive 75.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Lake Elsinorecar car 75.5 mi
    1h 17m
    $14–20

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line
    5h 32m
    $43–83

  4. Train, line 22 bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus bus 22
    6h 27m
    $27–49

  5. Bus, line 22 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Riversidebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus bus 22
    6h 59m
    $49–72

San Diego to Lake Elsinore by bus and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 100.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from San Diego to Hwy 74 + El Toro Cut Off via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Hwy 74 + Cambern via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Riverside, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and Perris Transit Center in around 6h 59m.

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