There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Lake Elsinore by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PDX - SNA
- Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Lake Elsinoretaxi
4h 54m$293–783Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Riversidebus
26h 49m$185–326Train
- Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
34h 45m$407–784Drive 1,029.3 mi
- Drive from Portland to Lake Elsinorecar 1,029.3 mi
17h 20m$188–272
Portland to Lake Elsinore by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Lake Elsinore is to bus which costs $180 - $330 and takes 26h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Lake Elsinore is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 54m and costs $290 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Hwy 74 + Cambern via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield, Vine St. Mobility Hub and Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Perris - Downtown via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 45m.
The distance between Portland and Lake Elsinore is 926 miles. The road distance is 1035.3 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Lake Elsinore without a car is to bus which takes 26h 49m and costs $180 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Portland to Lake Elsinore, including transfers.
Portland to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Lake Elsinore is to bus which takes 26h 49m and costs $180 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $400 - $800 and takes 34h 45m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Lake Elsinore, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Hwy 74 + Cambern via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Riverside, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and Perris Transit Center in around 26h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Hwy 74 + El Toro Cut Off via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 34h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Portland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Portland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $390–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $190–230
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
California Yellow Cab
- Phone
- (714) 444-4444
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
OCY Taxi
- Phone
- +1-949-444-2552
- Website
- ocridetoairports.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-714-999-9999
- Website
- yellowcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Portland to Lake Elsinore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Lake Elsinore is 1035 miles. It takes approximately 17h 20m to drive from Portland to Lake Elsinore.
There are 85+ hotels available in Lake Elsinore.










