There are 11 ways to get from Stockton to Lake Elsinore by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Stockton to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain
12h 55m$69–102Train
- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain
17h 57m$256–396Drive 404 mi
- Drive from Stockton to Lake Elsinorecar 404 mi
6h 40m$69–100Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SJC - SNA
- Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtowntrain
10h 9m$535–847Bus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Riversidebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 36mTrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain
10h 7m$85–388Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
- Take the bus from Stockton to Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Stationbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane OAK - SNA
- Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtowntrain
9h 51mBus, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train, line 215 bus, line 9 bus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane OAK - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Vine Street Mobility Hubbus
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Perris - Downtowntrain
- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Hwy 74 + Cambernbus
9h 40mTrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train, line 215 bus, line 9 bus
- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SJC - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Vine Street Mobility Hubbus
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Perris - Downtowntrain
- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Hwy 74 + Cambernbus
10h 3m$335–796Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SMF - SNA
- Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtowntrain
10h 3mBus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train, line 215 bus, line 9 bus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SMF - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Vine Street Mobility Hubbus
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Perris - Downtowntrain
- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Hwy 74 + Cambernbus
10h 2m
Stockton to Lake Elsinore by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stockton to Lake Elsinore is to bus and train which costs $65 - $110 and takes 12h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Stockton to Lake Elsinore is to drive which takes 6h 40m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Stockton to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from Stockton and arriving at Hwy 74 + Cambern via Bakersfield, Vine St. Mobility Hub and Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Stockton station to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station and arriving at Perris - Downtown via San Jose and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 57m.
The distance between Stockton and Lake Elsinore is 449 miles. The road distance is 406.3 miles.
The best way to get from Stockton to Lake Elsinore without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 55m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 12h 55m to get from Stockton to Lake Elsinore, including transfers.
Stockton to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Stockton station.
Stockton to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station.
The best way to get from Stockton to Lake Elsinore is to train which takes 17h 57m and costs $250 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 36m.
What companies run services between Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA and Lake Elsinore, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Hwy 74 + El Toro Cut Off via San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 17h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stockton to Hwy 74 + Cambern via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Riverside, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and Perris Transit Center in around 13h 36m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Ontario International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Rancho Cucamonga to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Rancho Cucamonga to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Rancho Cucamonga to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- Ace
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Ace
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Ace
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Ace
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–360
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Coliseum
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Stockton to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Stockton to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Stockton to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (909) 379-7100
- Website
- Omnitrans
Bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Vine Street Mobility Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
Bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Vine Street Mobility Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
Bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Vine Street Mobility Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Perris Transit Center to Hwy 74 + Cambern
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Adults
- $1–2
Bus from Perris Transit Center to Hwy 74 + Cambern
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Adults
- $1–2
Bus from Perris Transit Center to Hwy 74 + Cambern
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Adults
- $1–2
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Booking & Getting There
Stockton to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Stockton to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between Stockton to Lake Elsinore is 406 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Stockton to Lake Elsinore.
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