There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Lake Perris by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Diego to Riversidebus FlixBus 2015 / ...
3h 53m$71–97Drive 87.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego to Lake Perriscar 87.7 mi
1h 36m$16–24Train
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
4h 59m$72–121Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235 / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Perris, CA - 511 E 4th StCbx
4h 30m$40–56Train, line 20 bus
- Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain
- Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain
- Take the bus from Magnolia Opp Elizabeth to Krameria + Lassellebus 20
6h 2m$46–71
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Lake Perris is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Lake Perris is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Lake Perris. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Riverside via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Lake Perris. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Perris - Downtown via Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between San Diego and Lake Perris is 119 miles. The road distance is 88.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Lake Perris without a car is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs $70 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from San Diego to Lake Perris, including transfers.
San Diego to Lake Perris bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Lake Perris train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Lake Perris is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs $70 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Lake Perris, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Riverside twice daily. Tickets cost $16–28 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Lake Perris via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, and Perris - Downtown in around 4h 59m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Shuttle from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Perris, CA - 511 E 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Magnolia Opp Elizabeth to Krameria + Lasselle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Lake Perris bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Riverside station.
San Diego to Lake Perris train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Lake Perris is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from San Diego to Lake Perris.
There are 188+ hotels available in Lake Perris.










