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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 46m
    $416–955

  2. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane ACV - CLD
    9h 28m
    $88–444

  3. Bus, train via Petaluma

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    3. Take the train from Anaheim to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    21h 12m
    $150–235

  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
    $231–461

  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
    $165–852

  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 14m
    $364–818

  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 59m
    $339–806

  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
    $162–287

Arcata to San Clemente by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 667.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

United Airlines flies from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 3 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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