There are 4 ways to get from Chino to San Clemente by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
5h$30–59Bus, line 1 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 3bus 57
- Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6 to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillobus 1
6h 40m$8–18Drive 51.4 mi
- Drive from Chino to San Clementecar 51.4 mi
55 min$10–14Bus
- Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus 492 / ...
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus 577
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillobus 1
6h 56m$8–13
Chino to San Clemente by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chino to San Clemente is to bus which costs $8 - $13 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Chino to San Clemente is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Chino to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Chino Transit Center and arriving at El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo via Montclair Transit Center, Pomona Transit Center, Ring-Brea Mall and Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Chino to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Montclair and arriving at San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Chino and San Clemente is 105 miles. The road distance is 51.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chino to San Clemente without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Chino to San Clemente, including transfers.
Chino to San Clemente bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Ring-Brea Mall station.
Chino to San Clemente train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Montclair station.
The best way to get from Chino to San Clemente is to train which takes 5h and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs $8 - $18 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Chino, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Central @ C Street to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chino Transit Center to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo via Montclair Transit Center, Pomona Transit Center, Brea Mall, Ring-Brea Mall, Newport Trans Ctr Dock 3, and Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6 in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Montclair to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Ring-Brea Mall to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6 to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Montclair Transit Center to El Monte Station Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montclair Transit Center to El Monte Station Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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More Questions & Answers
Chino to San Clemente bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Newport Trans Ctr Dock 3 station.
Chino to San Clemente train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chino to San Clemente is 52 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Chino to San Clemente.
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