There are 4 ways to get from Arcadia to San Clemente by tram, train, bus, or car
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Tram, train via Los Angeles
best- Take the tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 4m$23–47Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus 577
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillobus 1
5h 13m$5Drive 64.6 mi
- Drive from Arcadia to San Clementecar 64.6 mi
1h 14m$12–17Tram, train
- Take the tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Clemente Piertrain OC Line
3h 17m$12–17
Arcadia to San Clemente by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcadia to San Clemente is to bus which costs $4 - $5 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Arcadia to San Clemente is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcadia to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Santa Anita / Huntington and arriving at El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo via El Monte Station - Lower Level and 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Arcadia station to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Arcadia Station and arriving at San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Arcadia and San Clemente is 82 miles. The road distance is 65 miles.
The best way to get from Arcadia to San Clemente without a car is to tram and train via Los Angeles which takes 3h 4m and costs $22 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Arcadia to San Clemente, including transfers.
Arcadia to San Clemente bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from El Monte Station - Lower Level.
Arcadia to San Clemente train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Arcadia Station.
Arcadia to San Clemente bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 7th / Channel station.
What companies run services between Arcadia, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Anita / Huntington to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo via El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 5h 13m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Clemente Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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More Questions & Answers
Arcadia to San Clemente train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcadia to San Clemente is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Arcadia to San Clemente.
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