There are 3 ways to get from Santa Fe Depot to Lake Elsinore by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
5h 32m$43–83Bus, line 23 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Temecula Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2015
- Take the bus from Promenade Mall to Palomar + Wildomar Trlbus 23
6h 36m$13–24Drive 76.2 mi
- Drive from Santa Fe Depot to Lake Elsinorecar 76.2 mi
1h 17m$14–21
Santa Fe Depot to Lake Elsinore by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Fe Depot to Lake Elsinore is to bus and line 23 bus which costs $13 - $25 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Fe Depot to Lake Elsinore is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $13 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Fe Depot to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Spring + Sulphur via Front 28360, Promenade Mall and Palomar + Wildomar Trl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Fe Depot to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Perris - Downtown via Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Santa Fe Depot and Lake Elsinore is 168 miles. The road distance is 76.6 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Fe Depot to Lake Elsinore without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Santa Fe Depot to Lake Elsinore, including transfers.
Santa Fe Depot to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
Santa Fe Depot to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Santa Fe Depot to Lake Elsinore is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 23 bus, which costs $13 - $25 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Santa Fe Depot, San Diego County, 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 vehicle from Santa Fe Depot to Spring + Sulphur via Old Town Station, San Diego, Temecula Bus Stop, Front 28360, Promenade Mall, and Palomar + Wildomar Trl in around 6h 36m.
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
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Temecula Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Promenade Mall to Palomar + Wildomar Trl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Fe Depot to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Temecula Bus Stop station.
Santa Fe Depot to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Fe Depot to Lake Elsinore is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Santa Fe Depot to Lake Elsinore.
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