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How to get fromSanta Ana to Lake Elsinoreby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Ana to Lake Elsinore by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line
    3h 33m
    $17–25

  2. Bus, line 27 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Katella + Harbor to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus bus 200
    2. Take the bus from Galleria @ Tyler EB to Perris Transit Centerbus bus 27
    5h 28m
    $5–11

  3. Train, line 22 bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus bus 22
    3h 54m
    $11–17

  4. Drive  47.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Lake Elsinorecar car 47.5 mi
    49 min
    $9–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Ana to Lake Elsinoretaxi taxi 47.5 mi
    49 min
    $180–220

Santa Ana to Lake Elsinore by train and bus

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 75.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Lake Elsinore, 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 Hwy 74 + Cambern via Harbor-Katella, Katella + Harbor, Galleria @ Tyler EB, and Perris Transit Center in around 5h 28m.

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