There are 7 ways to get from Sunnyvale to Lake Elsinore by plane, taxi, bus, train, 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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SJC - SNA
- Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Lake Elsinoretaxi
3h 45m$387–1,038Bus, train via Tully & King
cheapest- Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus San Jose
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
11h 52m$62–85Train
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
15h 55m$146–303Drive 415.2 mi
- Drive from Sunnyvale to Lake Elsinorecar 415.2 mi
7h 2m$76–110Train to Oakland International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane OAK - SNA
- Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Lake Elsinoretaxi
5h 28m$448–1,012Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
12h 25m$66–133Bus
- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus San Jose
- Take the bus from San Ysidro to Perrisbus Lxus 2101
16h 23m
Sunnyvale to Lake Elsinore by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sunnyvale to Lake Elsinore is to bus and train via Tully & King which costs $60 - $85 and takes 11h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Sunnyvale to Lake Elsinore is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 45m and costs $380 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunnyvale to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Mathilda and arriving at Hwy 74 + Cambern via San Jose - King Rd, San Ysidro, Fourth + G Street and Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Sunnyvale to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Perris - Downtown via San Jose and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.
The distance between Sunnyvale and Lake Elsinore is 404 miles. The road distance is 417.6 miles.
The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Lake Elsinore without a car is to bus and train via Tully & King which takes 11h 52m and costs $60 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Sunnyvale to Lake Elsinore, including transfers.
Sunnyvale to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from San Jose - King Rd station.
Sunnyvale to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Lake Elsinore is to train which takes 15h 55m and costs $140 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 23m.
What companies run services between Sunnyvale, CA, USA and Lake Elsinore, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to Hwy 74 + El Toro Cut Off via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 15h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino & Mathilda to Hwy 74 + Cambern via King & Virginia, San Jose - King Rd, San Ysidro, Perris, Fourth + G Street, and Perris Transit Center in around 16h 23m.
- 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
- $55–360
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- 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
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
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 Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/hoangexpress/
- Website
- https://xedohoang.com/en
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $90–120
- Website
- example.com
Bus from San Ysidro to Perris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.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
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Sunnyvale to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at San Ysidro station.
Sunnyvale to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunnyvale to Lake Elsinore is 418 miles. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Sunnyvale to Lake Elsinore.
There are 72+ hotels available in Lake Elsinore.

















