There are 3 ways to get from Palmdale to Lake Elsinore by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
5h 56m$17–25Drive 101.5 mi
- Drive from Palmdale to Lake Elsinorecar 101.5 mi
1h 53m$19–27Train, line 22 bus
- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Riversidetrain
- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus 22
7h 17m$43–75
Palmdale to Lake Elsinore by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palmdale to Lake Elsinore is to train which costs $16 - $25 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Palmdale to Lake Elsinore is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct train from Palmdale station to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from Palmdale Station and arriving at Perris - Downtown via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Palmdale and Lake Elsinore is 159 miles. The road distance is 102.1 miles.
The best way to get from Palmdale to Lake Elsinore without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs $16 - $25.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Palmdale to Lake Elsinore, including transfers.
Palmdale to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Palmdale Station.
Palmdale to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmdale to Lake Elsinore is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Palmdale to Lake Elsinore.
There are 84+ hotels available in Lake Elsinore.
What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Lake Elsinore, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Hwy 74 + El Toro Cut Off via L.A. Union Station, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 5h 56m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- 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
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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