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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Lake Elsinoreby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Lake Elsinore by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    9h 14m
    $41–66

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line
    9h 34m
    $82–163

  3. Drive 254 mi

    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Lake Elsinorecar car 254 mi
    4h 37m
    $47–67

  4. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBP - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train
    7h 31m
    $240–472

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Riversidebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 15m
    $51–82

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBP - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Perris, CA - 511 E 4th Stshuttle bus
    7h 50m
    $196–394

San Luis Obispo to Lake Elsinore by bus and train

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration9h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 14m

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

You can take a train from San Luis Obispo to Hwy 74 + El Toro Cut Off via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 9h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Hwy 74 + Cambern via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Riverside, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and Perris Transit Center in around 10h 15m.

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