There are 4 ways to get from Anaheim to San Clemente by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Anaheim to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
48 min$8–12Line 83 bus, line 91 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ball-Cast to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6bus 83
- Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7 to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Picobus 91
2h 35m$4Drive 36.4 mi
- Drive from Anaheim to San Clementecar 36.4 mi
40 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anaheim to San Clementetaxi 36.4 mi
40 min$130–160
Anaheim to San Clemente by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anaheim to San Clemente is to line 83 bus and line 91 bus which costs $4 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Anaheim to San Clemente is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Anaheim to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Ball-Cast and arriving at Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Anaheim and arriving at San Clemente Pier Amtrak. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.
The distance between Anaheim and San Clemente is 34 miles. The road distance is 36.6 miles.
The best way to get from Anaheim to San Clemente without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs $8 - $12.
The train from Anaheim to San Clemente Pier Amtrak takes 48 min including transfers and departs every two hours.
Anaheim to San Clemente bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Ball-Cast station.
Anaheim to San Clemente train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Anaheim station.
The best way to get from Anaheim to San Clemente is to train which takes 48 min and costs $8 - $12. Alternatively, you can line 83 bus and line 91 bus, which costs $4 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Anaheim, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Anaheim to San Clemente Pier Amtrak every 2 hours. Tickets cost $11–23 and the journey takes 48 min. Metrolink Trains also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ball-Cast to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7 in around 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Anaheim to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Anaheim to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Ball-Cast to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7 to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
California Yellow Cab
- Phone
- (714) 444-4444
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
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More Questions & Answers
Anaheim to San Clemente bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6 station.
Anaheim to San Clemente train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Clemente Pier Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anaheim to San Clemente is 37 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Anaheim to San Clemente.
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