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Palm Desert to San Clemente buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Palm Desert and San Clemente takes 8h 57m and the fastest bus takes 6h 5m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Palm Desert to San Clemente. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 57m
Duration
153 mi
Distance
6 times a week
Frequency

Palm Desert to San Clemente bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Palm Desert and San Clemente. The service departs Palm Desert at 7:15 AM in the morning, which arrives into San Clemente at 13:20:02. All services require a transfer at Fullerton Amtrak Station and take an average of 8h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Palm Desert to San Clemente? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 153.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7 in around 6h 15m.

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