There are 5 ways to get from San Pedro to Lake Elsinore by bus, train, car, or tram
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Pacific / 3rd to Olive / 5thbus Metro J Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
5h 10m$16–22Line 50 bus, bus, line 27 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Tustin-East Village Waybus 50
- Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 200
- Take the bus from Galleria @ Tyler EB to Perris Transit Centerbus 27
7h 28m$9–16Bus, train, line 22 bus
- Take the bus from Pacific / 7th to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus
- Take the train from Pomona - Downtown to Riverside - Downtowntrain
- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus 22
7h 9m$12–24Drive 71.7 mi
- Drive from San Pedro to Lake Elsinorecar 71.7 mi
1h 22m$14–19Tram, train
- Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
5h 24m$16–24
San Pedro to Lake Elsinore by bus, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Pedro to Lake Elsinore is to line 50 bus and bus and line 27 bus which costs $8 - $16 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from San Pedro to Lake Elsinore is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from San Pedro to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from 7th St & Gaffey St and arriving at Hwy 74 + Cambern via 1st & Shelter H S, 7Th-Channel, Village of Orange Zone 5, Galleria @ Tyler EB and Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from San Pedro station to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from Downtown Long Beach Station and arriving at Perris - Downtown via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between San Pedro and Lake Elsinore is 121 miles. The road distance is 72.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Pedro to Lake Elsinore without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 10m and costs $15 - $22.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from San Pedro to Lake Elsinore, including transfers.
San Pedro to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from 7Th-Channel station.
San Pedro to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Long Beach Station.
San Pedro to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Tustin-East Village Way station.
What companies run services between San Pedro, CA, USA and Lake Elsinore, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from 7th St & Gaffey St to Hwy 74 + Cambern via Long Beach Transit Mall, 1st & Shelter H S, 7th & Channel SE, 7Th-Channel, Tustin-East Village Way, Village of Orange Zone 5, Galleria @ Tyler EB, and Perris Transit Center in around 7h 28m.
- 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 Pomona - Downtown to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- 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
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Pacific / 3rd to Olive / 5th
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Pacific / 7th to El Monte Station - Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- 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 Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EB
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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 Galleria @ Tyler EB to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- 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
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to Tustin-East Village Way
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
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Booking & Getting There
San Pedro to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between San Pedro to Lake Elsinore is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from San Pedro to Lake Elsinore.
There are 84+ hotels available in Lake Elsinore.