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How to Travel from

San Francisco to Lake Elsinore

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Oakland International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.58–$280.65

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$420.98
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$408.22

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.58–$178.60
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.54–$459.25

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$472.00

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.68–$306.16
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$382.71
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Long
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$574.06
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$331.68
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$121.19–$382.71
Plane from Oakland International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$497.52

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.44–$344.44

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60
Bus from Ontario Amtrak to Riverside
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Riverside
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Twice daily

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside-Downtown station to Perris
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.02–$8.93
Train from L. A. Union Station station to Perris
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.31–$19.14
Train from Norwalk/ Santa Fe Springs station to Perris
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.76–$16.58
Train from Tustin station to Fullerton
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.29
Train from Fullerton station to Perris
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.65–$9.57

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Powell Street to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.57–$4.72

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Website:
metro.net
Bus from Del Amo / Lakewood to Lakewood
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.89–$216.87

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$38.27–$127.57

Norwalk Transit System

Phone:
+1 562-929-5550
Website:
norwalk.org/city-hall/departments/norwalk-transit-system-nts
Bus from C Line Station to Metrolink
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Riverside Transit Agency

Phone:
+1 (951) 565-5002
Website:
riversidetransit.com
Bus from Perris Transit Center to Hwy
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$0.57–$2.04

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Lake Elsinore?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Lake Elsinore is to bus and train which costs $40.22 - $206.52 and takes 13h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Lake Elsinore?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Lake Elsinore is to drive which takes 7h 26m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Lake Elsinore?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Hwy 74 + Cambern via Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Vine St. Mobility Hub and Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Lake Elsinore?

The distance between San Francisco and Lake Elsinore is 699 km. The road distance is 720.5 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Lake Elsinore without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 27m and costs $40.22 - $206.52 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Lake Elsinore?

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from San Francisco to Lake Elsinore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Lake Elsinore bus from?

San Francisco to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Train or bus from San Francisco to Lake Elsinore?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Lake Elsinore is to Caltrain and train which takes 17h 27m and costs $65.22 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 50m.

Where does the San Francisco to Lake Elsinore bus arrive?

San Francisco to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Lake Elsinore?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Lake Elsinore is 721 km. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from San Francisco to Lake Elsinore.

Where can I stay near Lake Elsinore?

There are 53+ hotels available in Lake Elsinore. Prices start at $57.97 per night.
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