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How to get fromSanta Rosa to Lake ElsinoreBy plane, taxi, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Lake Elsinore by plane, taxi, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane STS - SNA
    2. Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Lake Elsinoretaxi taxi
    3h 47m
    $267–702

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train
    15h 43m
    $79–129

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train
    19h 48m
    $167–347

  4. Drive 492.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Lake Elsinorecar car 492.3 mi
    8h 18m
    $90–130

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Katella + Harbor to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus bus 200
    17h 35m
    $80–155

Santa Rosa to Lake Elsinore by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration15h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to Hwy 74 + El Toro Cut Off via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, Emeryville, Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 19h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Hwy 74 + Cambern via 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Artic - Dock 5, Katella-Harbor, Katella + Harbor, Galleria @ Tyler EB, and Perris Transit Center in around 17h 35m.

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