There are 5 ways to get from Thousand Oaks to Lake Elsinore by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th Stbus 422 / ...
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
6h 9m$18–24Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Figueroa St & Pico Blvdbus 422 / ...
- Take the bus from Flower / Pico to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus 460
- Take the bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 200
8h 11m$8–15Train
- Take the train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
6h 36m$17–27Drive 107.8 mi
- Drive from Thousand Oaks to Lake Elsinorecar 107.8 mi
1h 53m$20–29Bus, train, line 22 bus
- Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 5th Stbus 422 / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Riversidetrain
- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus 22
7h 11m$26–53
Thousand Oaks to Lake Elsinore by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Lake Elsinore is to bus which costs $8 - $15 and takes 8h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Lake Elsinore is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Thousand Oaks to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd and arriving at Hwy 74 + Cambern via Flower / Pico, Harbor Blvd at Disneyland, Galleria @ Tyler EB and Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Thousand Oaks to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from Moorpark and arriving at Perris - Downtown via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Thousand Oaks and Lake Elsinore is 136 miles. The road distance is 108.4 miles.
The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Lake Elsinore without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 9m and costs $17 - $24.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Thousand Oaks to Lake Elsinore, including transfers.
Thousand Oaks to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd station.
Thousand Oaks to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Moorpark station.
The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Lake Elsinore is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs $16 - $27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $15 and takes 8h 11m.
What companies run services between Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA and Lake Elsinore, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Thousand Oaks Transit Center to Hwy 74 + El Toro Cut Off via Moorpark Station EB, Moorpark, L.A. Union Station, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Hwy 74 + Cambern via Figueroa St & Pico Blvd, Flower / Pico, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, Harbor Blvd at Disneyland, Galleria @ Tyler EB, and Perris Transit Center in around 8h 11m.
- 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 Moorpark to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- Ladot
Bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Ladot
- Adult
- $3–4
Bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 5th St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Ladot
- Adult
- $3–4
Bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Figueroa St & Pico Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- Ladot
- Adult
- $4
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
Bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Flower / Pico to Disneyland Employee's Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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More Questions & Answers
Thousand Oaks to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Figueroa St & Pico Blvd station.
Thousand Oaks to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thousand Oaks to Lake Elsinore is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Thousand Oaks to Lake Elsinore.
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