What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Paula to Lake Elsinore?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Paula to Lake Elsinore is to train which costs $20 - $35 and takes 6h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Paula to Lake Elsinore?

The fastest way to get from Santa Paula to Lake Elsinore is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Paula and Lake Elsinore?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Paula to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Hwy 74 + Cambern via Bakersfield, Vine St. Mobility Hub and Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Paula and Lake Elsinore?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Paula to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from Oxnard and arriving at Perris - Downtown via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Santa Paula to Lake Elsinore?

The distance between Santa Paula and Lake Elsinore is 171 miles. The road distance is 131.7 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Paula to Lake Elsinore without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Paula to Lake Elsinore without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs $20 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Santa Paula to Lake Elsinore?

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Santa Paula to Lake Elsinore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Paula to Lake Elsinore bus from?

Santa Paula to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Paula to Lake Elsinore train from?

Santa Paula to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Oxnard station.

Train or bus from Santa Paula to Lake Elsinore?

The best way to get from Santa Paula to Lake Elsinore is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs $20 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 34m.

Where does the Santa Paula to Lake Elsinore bus arrive?

Santa Paula to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.

Where does the Santa Paula to Lake Elsinore train arrive?

Santa Paula to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from Santa Paula to Lake Elsinore?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Paula to Lake Elsinore is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Santa Paula to Lake Elsinore.

Where can I stay near Lake Elsinore?

There are 83+ hotels available in Lake Elsinore.

Santa Paula to Lake Elsinore - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Paula to Lake Elsinore by train, bus (Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)

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1. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
6h 54m
$21–32
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Riversidebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 34m
$92–134
Drive 130.9 mi
1. Drive from Santa Paula to Lake Elsinorecar 130.9 mi
2h 20m
$24–35
Train via Anaheim
1. Take the train from Oxnard to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
8h 54m
$43–82

Santa Paula to Lake Elsinore by bus and train

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6h 54mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169.9 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop to Hwy 74 + El Toro Cut Off via Oxnard, Oxnard, L.A. Union Station, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop to Hwy 74 + Cambern via Bakersfield, Riverside, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and Perris Transit Center in around 9h 34m.

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