What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Lake Elsinore?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Lake Elsinore is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 8h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Lake Elsinore?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Lake Elsinore is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 47m and costs $260 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Lake Elsinore?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at Hwy 74 + Cambern via San Francisco Bus Station, Artic - Dock 6, Village of Orange Zone 5, Galleria @ Tyler EB and Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 47m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Lake Elsinore?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Lake Elsinore is 494 miles. The road distance is 495.2 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Rosa to Lake Elsinore without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Lake Elsinore without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 17m and costs $65 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Lake Elsinore?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Santa Rosa to Lake Elsinore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Lake Elsinore bus from?

Santa Rosa to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Lake Elsinore bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & Fremont St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Lake Elsinore?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Lake Elsinore is 495 miles. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Santa Rosa to Lake Elsinore.

Where can I stay near Lake Elsinore?

There are 56+ hotels available in Lake Elsinore.

Santa Rosa to Lake Elsinore - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Lake Elsinore by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Sonoma County Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane STS - SNA
2. Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Lake Elsinoretaxi
3h 47m
$267–702
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 200
19h 47m
$65–204
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain
16h 17m
$66–175
Bus, train via Oakland
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus 172
2. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain
19h 35m
$96–167
Drive 492.3 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Lake Elsinorecar 492.3 mi
8h 17m
$90–130
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to Oakland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane OAK - SNA
3. Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Lake Elsinoretaxi
5h 32m
$271–700

Santa Rosa to Lake Elsinore by bus and train

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16h 17mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 491.6 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Santa Rosa, CA, USA and Lake Elsinore, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Hwy 74 + Cambern via San Francisco Bus Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Artic - Dock 6, Tustin-East Village Way, Village of Orange Zone 5, Galleria @ Tyler EB, and Perris Transit Center in around 19h 47m.

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