Originally Posted by
Bruce C
The most direct route is I-5 south to San Juan Capistrano, Rt #74 east, go around Lk. Elsinore to I-15 south, then 10mi. south to Temecula.
No drive during rush hour will be fun, but this is scenic and direct.
I agree this is the direct and probably quickest. Just keep on your toes on the Ortega Highway as it's got some construction on it and accidents are frequent...