There are 3 ways to get from Tehachapi to Lake Elsinore by bus, train, bus (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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 100
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain
8h 46mDrive 153.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tehachapi to Lake Elsinorecar 153.5 mi
2h 56m$28–41Bus, line 22 bus
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Riversidebus
- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus 22
8h 52m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tehachapi to Lake Elsinore is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Tehachapi to Lake Elsinore is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Tehachapi to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB and arriving at Hwy 74 + Cambern via Bakersfield, Vine St. Mobility Hub and Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Tehachapi and Lake Elsinore is 218 miles. The road distance is 154.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tehachapi to Lake Elsinore without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Tehachapi to Lake Elsinore, including transfers.
Tehachapi to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB station.
Tehachapi to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Bakersfield Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tehachapi to Lake Elsinore is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Tehachapi to Lake Elsinore.
There are 84+ hotels available in Lake Elsinore.
What companies run services between Tehachapi, CA, USA and Lake Elsinore, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Hwy 74 + Cambern via Bakersfield, Riverside, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and Perris Transit Center in around 8h 52m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- 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
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