There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Lake Elsinore by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SEA - SNA
- Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Lake Elsinoretaxi
5h 36m$316–646Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Riversidebus
31h 31m$206–384Train
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
39h 12m$463–921Drive 1,201.8 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Lake Elsinorecar 1,201.8 mi
20h 19m$220–317Fly from Paine Field County Airport, taxi
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PAE - SNA
- Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Lake Elsinoretaxi
5h 31m$388–1,208
Seattle to Lake Elsinore by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Lake Elsinore is to bus which costs $200 - $390 and takes 31h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Lake Elsinore is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 31m and costs $380 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Hwy 74 + Cambern via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Vine St. Mobility Hub and Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Perris - Downtown via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 12m.
The distance between Seattle and Lake Elsinore is 1050 miles. The road distance is 1208.8 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Lake Elsinore without a car is to bus which takes 31h 31m and costs $200 - $390.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Seattle to Lake Elsinore, including transfers.
Seattle to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Lake Elsinore is to bus which takes 31h 31m and costs $200 - $390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $460 - $950 and takes 39h 12m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Lake Elsinore, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Hwy 74 + Cambern via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Riverside, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and Perris Transit Center in around 31h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Hwy 74 + El Toro Cut Off via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 39h 12m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $450–950
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $190–230
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
California Yellow Cab
- Phone
- (714) 444-4444
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
OCY Taxi
- Phone
- +1-949-444-2552
- Website
- ocridetoairports.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-714-999-9999
- Website
- yellowcab.com
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
California Yellow Cab
- Phone
- (714) 444-4444
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
OCY Taxi
- Phone
- +1-949-444-2552
- Website
- ocridetoairports.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-714-999-9999
- Website
- yellowcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Seattle to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Lake Elsinore is 1209 miles. It takes approximately 20h 19m to drive from Seattle to Lake Elsinore.
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