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

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

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CLT - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    9h 7m
    $254–1,002

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLT - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    9h 48m
    $199–450

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 9h
    $425–808

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak 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 21h
    $873–1,851

  5. Drive 2,398.9 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to San Clementecar car 2,398.9 mi
    39h 5m
    $438–633

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CLT - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    11h 5m
    $274–1,118

  7. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane CLT - CLD
    11h 52m
    $223–874

  8. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane CLT - 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 45m
    $242–761

  9. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane CLT - LGB
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    12h 46m
    $248–889

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas to El Pasobus bus
    4. Take the bus from El Paso to Santa Anabus bus
    5. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    2d 10h
    $463–661

Charlotte to San Clemente by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$425Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,148.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Charlotte to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 2d 9h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Los Angeles in around 2d 21h.

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