What is the cheapest way to get from Tempe to Lake Elsinore?

The cheapest way to get from Tempe to Lake Elsinore is to bus which costs $55 - $100 and takes 10h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tempe to Lake Elsinore?

The fastest way to get from Tempe to Lake Elsinore is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 40m and costs $380 - $900.

How far is it from Tempe to Lake Elsinore?

The distance between Tempe and Lake Elsinore is 397 miles. The road distance is 342.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tempe to Lake Elsinore without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 10h 9m and costs $70 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Tempe to Lake Elsinore?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Tempe to Lake Elsinore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tempe to Lake Elsinore bus from?

Tempe to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station.

Where does the Tempe to Lake Elsinore bus arrive?

Tempe to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Tempe to Lake Elsinore?

Yes, the driving distance between Tempe to Lake Elsinore is 342 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Tempe to Lake Elsinore.

Where can I stay near Lake Elsinore?

There are 75+ hotels available in Lake Elsinore.

Tempe to Lake Elsinore - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Tempe and Lake Elsinore?

No, there is no direct bus from Tempe to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from Tempe and arriving at Hwy 74 + Cambern via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, San Bernardino Transit Center, Vine St. Mobility Hub and Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

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There are 7 ways to get from Tempe to Lake Elsinore by plane, taxi, bus, shuttle, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County, taxi
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PHX - SNA
2. Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Lake Elsinoretaxi
3h 40m
$382–882
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2054
10h 40m
$55–98
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Fontanabus El Paso
2. Take a shuttle bus from Fontana to Perris, CA - 511 E 4th Stshuttle Las Vegas
10h 9m
$73–108
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Tempe to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Pomona Amtraktrain
3. Take the train from Pomona - Downtown to Riverside - Downtowntrain
11h 46m
$203–353
Drive 340.1 mi
1. Drive from Tempe to Lake Elsinorecar 340.1 mi
5h 35m
$63–90
Fly Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane PHX - CLD
2. Take the taxi from Carlsbad-Airport-CLD to Lake Elsinoretaxi
3h 42m
$237–522
Fly Scottsdale Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, taxi
1. Fly from Scottsdale Airport (SCF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SCF - SNA
2. Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Lake Elsinoretaxi
4h 6m
$252–602

Tempe to Lake Elsinore by tram, bus, and shuttle

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10h 9mAverage Duration

$73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 395.1 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Tempe, AZ, USA and Lake Elsinore, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center once a week. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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