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

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There are 9 ways to get from Arcata to San Clemente by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ACV - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    6h 50m
    $340–1,010

  2. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane ACV - CLD
    9h 25m
    $93–444

  3. Bus, train via Petaluma

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Clemente Piertrain train
    21h 25m
    $169–257

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    24h 9m
    $278–512

  5. Drive 711.6 mi

    1. Drive from Arcata to San Clementecar car 711.6 mi
    12h 22m
    $130–188

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ACV - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    7h 27m
    $159–657

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ACV - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    10h 3m
    $384–1,518

  8. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ACV - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    10h 42m
    $323–811

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    23h 8m
    $179–290

Arcata to San Clemente by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration21h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 667.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

United Airlines, Breeze Airways, and JSX fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Petaluma, Copeland St Transit Mall, 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside in around 23h 8m.

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