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How to get fromSanta Monica to Lake Elsinoreby tram, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line
    4h 48m
    $16–22

  2. Line 4 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus bus 200
    8h 8m
    $6–13

  3. Line 20 bus, bus, line 22 bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Mainbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Bloomingtonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus bus 22
    5h 34m
    $59–93

  4. Drive 82.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Lake Elsinorecar car 82.9 mi
    1h 27m
    $16–22

  5. Line 33 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line
    5h 34m
    $14–20

Santa Monica to Lake Elsinore by tram, subway, train, and bus

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 106.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Lake Elsinore, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Hwy 74 + Cambern via 6th / Main, Downtown Los Angeles, Bloomington, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and Perris Transit Center in around 5h 34m.

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