There are 3 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Lake Elsinore by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
4h 44m$14–20Bus, line 27 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus 460
- Take the bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 200
- Take the bus from Galleria @ Tyler EB to Perris Transit Centerbus 27
6h 56m$6–13Drive 77.9 mi
- Drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Lake Elsinorecar 77.9 mi
1h 23m$15–21
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Lake Elsinore is to bus and line 27 bus which costs $5 - $13 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Lake Elsinore is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from Flower / 7th and arriving at Hwy 74 + Cambern via Harbor Blvd at Disneyland, Galleria @ Tyler EB and Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios, Hollywood station to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at Perris - Downtown via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood and Lake Elsinore is 104 miles. The road distance is 78.4 miles.
The best way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Lake Elsinore without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $13 - $20.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Lake Elsinore, including transfers.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Flower / 7th station.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from L.A. Union Station.
The best way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Lake Elsinore is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $13 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus and line 27 bus, which costs $5 - $13 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA and Lake Elsinore, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtown 4 times a day. Tickets cost $11–16 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Hwy 74 + Cambern via Universal / Studio City Station, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Flower / 7th, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, Harbor Blvd at Disneyland, Galleria @ Tyler EB, and Perris Transit Center in around 6h 56m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Flower / 7th to Disneyland Employee's Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
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
Bus from Galleria @ Tyler EB to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Disneyland Employee's Entrance station.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Perris - Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood to Lake Elsinore is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Lake Elsinore.
There are 74+ hotels available in Lake Elsinore.





