There are 4 ways to get from Santa Ana to Canyon Lake by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
2h 58m$51–68Drive 55.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Ana to Canyon Lakecar 55.2 mi
1h 2m$11–15Train, line 22 bus
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus 22
3h 37m$61–77Bus, line 27 bus
- Take the bus from Katella + Harbor to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 200
- Take the bus from Galleria @ Tyler EB to Perris Transit Centerbus 27
4h 37m$55–71
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Canyon Lake is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Canyon Lake is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to Canyon Lake. However, there are services departing from Main-Civic Center and arriving at Hwy 74 + Wasson Canyon via Katella + Harbor, Galleria @ Tyler EB and Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Ana to Canyon Lake. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Perris - Downtown via Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Santa Ana and Canyon Lake is 75 miles. The road distance is 55.5 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Ana to Canyon Lake without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $50 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Santa Ana to Canyon Lake, including transfers.
Santa Ana to Canyon Lake bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Katella + Harbor station.
Santa Ana to Canyon Lake train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Fullerton station.
The best way to get from Santa Ana to Canyon Lake is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $50 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 27 bus, which costs $55 - $75 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Canyon Lake, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtown 4 times a day. Tickets cost $9–14 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Civic Center to Canyon Lake via Harbor-Katella, Katella + Harbor, Galleria @ Tyler EB, Perris Transit Center, and Hwy 74 + Wasson Canyon in around 4h 37m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
Bus from Katella + Harbor to Galleria @ Tyler EB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
Bus from Galleria @ Tyler EB to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Ana to Canyon Lake bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Galleria @ Tyler EB station.
Santa Ana to Canyon Lake train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Perris - Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Canyon Lake is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Santa Ana to Canyon Lake.
There are 105+ hotels available in Canyon Lake.


