There are 5 ways to get from Apple Valley to San Clemente by bus, train, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
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 via Los Angeles
best- Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2030
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 16m$34–74Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from VVTC - Dock 6 to San Bernardinobus 15
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to San Clemente Piertrain IE-OC Line
6h$14–30Drive 106.2 mi
- Drive from Apple Valley to San Clementecar 106.2 mi
1h 53m$20–28Train
- Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 7m$38–78Bus
- Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2030
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 20m$36–60
Apple Valley to San Clemente by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Apple Valley to San Clemente is to bus and train which costs $13 - $30 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Apple Valley to San Clemente is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Apple Valley to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Outer Hwy 18 North WB & Navajo Rd and arriving at Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via Victorville Transit Center, Los Angeles and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Apple Valley to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Victorville Amtrak and arriving at San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Apple Valley and San Clemente is 157 miles. The road distance is 106.8 miles.
The best way to get from Apple Valley to San Clemente without a car is to bus and train via Los Angeles which takes 5h 16m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Apple Valley to San Clemente, including transfers.
Apple Valley to San Clemente bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Victorville Transit Center station.
Apple Valley to San Clemente train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Victorville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Apple Valley to San Clemente is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Apple Valley, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Outer Hwy 18 North WB & Jicarilla Rd to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via VVTC - Dock 7, Victorville Amtrak, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Outer Hwy 18 North WB & Navajo Rd to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via Victorville Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 6h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Victorville Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to San Clemente Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- (760) 948-3030
- [email protected]
- Website
- Victor Valley Transit Authority
Bus from VVTC - Dock 6 to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Schedules at
- Victor Valley Transit Authority
- Local and county
- $1–3
- B-V Link
- $7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Apple Valley to San Clemente bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.
Apple Valley to San Clemente train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Apple Valley to San Clemente is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Apple Valley to San Clemente.
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