There are 3 ways to get from Tijuana to Lake Elsinore by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, line 23 bus
best- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Temecula Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2015
- Take the bus from Promenade Mall to Palomar + Wildomar Trlbus 23
6h 15m$17–30Train
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
7h 20m$43–102Drive 92.6 mi
- Drive from Tijuana to Lake Elsinorecar 92.6 mi
1h 35m$17–25
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Lake Elsinore is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Lake Elsinore is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Bus Terminal and arriving at Spring + Sulphur via Front 28360, Promenade Mall and Palomar + Wildomar Trl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Perris - Downtown via San Diego and Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Tijuana and Lake Elsinore is 125 miles. The road distance is 93.1 miles.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Tijuana to Lake Elsinore, including transfers.
Tijuana to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
Tijuana to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Lake Elsinore is to bus and line 23 bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $16 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 7h 20m.
Tijuana to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Temecula Bus Stop station.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Lake Elsinore, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Tijuana to Spring + Sulphur via San Ysidro Bus Terminal, Temecula Bus Stop, Front 28360, Promenade Mall, and Palomar + Wildomar Trl in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tijuana to Hwy 74 + El Toro Cut Off via San Ysidro Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 7h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Temecula Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Promenade Mall to Palomar + Wildomar Trl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
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More Questions & Answers
Tijuana to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Lake Elsinore is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Tijuana to Lake Elsinore.
There are 75+ hotels available in Lake Elsinore.









