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

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There are 10 ways to get from Atlanta to San Clemente by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ATL - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    8h 42m
    $234–462

  2. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ATL - 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
    11h 17m
    $188–492

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to Santa Anabus bus
    4. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    47h 47m
    $424–552

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    2d 15h
    $1,321–2,194

  5. Drive  2,162.7 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to San Clementecar car 2,162.7 mi
    34h 52m
    $395–571

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ATL - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    9h 11m
    $244–410

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ATL - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    10h 36m
    $304–668

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ATL - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    10h 17m
    $214–818

  9. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ATL - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    11h 11m

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    4. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillobus bus 1
    2d 6h
    $400–610

Atlanta to San Clemente by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,321Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,963.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

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

You can take a train from Peachtree Station to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Los Angeles in around 2d 15h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo via Dallas Bus Station, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 2d 6h.

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