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How to get fromCardiff-by-the-Sea to San Clementeby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to San Clemente by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    1h 45m
    $14–30

  2. Drive 35.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to San Clementecar car 35.7 mi
    38 min
    $7–10

  3. Line 101 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 13m
    $10–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to San Clementetaxi taxi 35.7 mi
    38 min
    $110–140

Cardiff-by-the-Sea to San Clemente by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtrak every 2 hours. Tickets cost $12–25 and the journey takes 39 min.

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