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How to get fromStockton to Lake Elsinoreby train, plane, taxi, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Stockton to Lake Elsinore by train, plane, taxi, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    3. Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Lake Elsinoretaxi taxi
    5h 37m
    $397–1,050

  2. Bus, train via Greenfield

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train
    12h 55m
    $64–98

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train
    17h 57m
    $256–396

  4. Drive  404 mi

    1. Drive from Stockton to Lake Elsinorecar car 404 mi
    6h 40m
    $74–107

  5. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    3. Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Lake Elsinoretaxi taxi
    5h 19m

  6. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SMF - SNA
    3. Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Lake Elsinoretaxi taxi
    5h 31m

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line
    13h 5m
    $65–108

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Riversidebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 51m

Stockton to Lake Elsinore by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 478.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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 51m.

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