There are 4 ways to get from Scripps Ranch to Lake Elsinore by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtown91-PV Line
8h 8m$44–60Drive 62 mi
cheapest- Drive from Scripps Ranch to Lake Elsinore62 mi
1h 2m$12–17Bus, line 22 bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Riverside
- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Center22
9h 56mBus, train
- Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
- Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - DowntownIE-OC Line
10h 1m$22–39
Scripps Ranch to Lake Elsinore by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scripps Ranch to Lake Elsinore is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Scripps Ranch to Lake Elsinore is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Scripps Ranch to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from Willow Creek Rd & Aviary Dr and arriving at Hwy 74 + Cambern via Miramar College Transit Station, San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Vine St. Mobility Hub and Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
The distance between Scripps Ranch and Lake Elsinore is 185 miles. The road distance is 62.4 miles.
The best way to get from Scripps Ranch to Lake Elsinore without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Scripps Ranch to Lake Elsinore, including transfers.
Scripps Ranch to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Scripps Ranch to Lake Elsinore is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs and takes 9h 56m.
Scripps Ranch to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scripps Ranch to Lake Elsinore is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Scripps Ranch to Lake Elsinore.
What companies run services between Scripps Ranch, CA, USA and Lake Elsinore, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Willow Creek Rd & Aviary Dr to Hwy 74 + Cambern via Miramar College Transit Station, Fashion Valley Transit Center, Fashion Valley Station, Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Willow Creek Rd & Aviary Dr to Hwy 74 + Cambern via Miramar College Transit Station, India St & C St, San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Riverside, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and Perris Transit Center in around 9h 56m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–14
Train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–19
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $14–19
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from UTC Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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