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How to get fromAptos to San Clementeby bus, plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Aptos to San Clemente by bus, plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    7h 52m
    $103–553

  2. Line 2 bus, bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd to River St S. & Soquel Avebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    4. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    9h 36m
    $57–266

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    14h 38m
    $81–139

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    14h 47m
    $110–261

  5. Drive  392.7 mi

    1. Drive from Aptos to San Clementecar car 392.7 mi
    6h 50m
    $72–104

  6. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    8h 24m
    $148–681

  7. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    8h 53m
    $507–828

  8. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    9h 37m
    $217–844

  9. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    10h 17m
    $221–882

  10. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    11h 8m
    $243–811

  11. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    15h
    $104–201

Aptos to San Clemente by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 531.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via River St S. & Soquel Ave, Front, Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside in around 14h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, Salinas, and Los Angeles in around 14h 47m.

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