What is the cheapest way to get from Balboa Park to San Clemente?

The cheapest way to get from Balboa Park to San Clemente is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balboa Park to San Clemente?

The fastest way to get from Balboa Park to San Clemente is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct train between Balboa Park and San Clemente?

No, there is no direct train from Balboa Park to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at San Clemente Pier Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Balboa Park to San Clemente?

The distance between Balboa Park and San Clemente is 66 miles. The road distance is 58.7 miles.

How do I travel from Balboa Park to San Clemente without a car?

The best way to get from Balboa Park to San Clemente without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $22 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Balboa Park to San Clemente?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Balboa Park to San Clemente, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balboa Park to San Clemente train from?

Balboa Park to San Clemente train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Where does the Balboa Park to San Clemente train arrive?

Balboa Park to San Clemente train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Clemente Pier Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Balboa Park to San Clemente?

Yes, the driving distance between Balboa Park to San Clemente is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Balboa Park to San Clemente.

Where can I stay near San Clemente?

There are 262+ hotels available in San Clemente.

Balboa Park to San Clemente - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Balboa Park to San Clemente by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 40m
$22–50
Drive 58.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balboa Park to San Clementecar 58.3 mi
1h 3m
$11–16
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Oceansidebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 41m
$22–34

Balboa Park to San Clemente by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

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2h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 65.3 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtrak every 2 hours. Tickets cost $20–45 and the journey takes 1h 18m.

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