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How to get fromCosta Mesa to San Clementeby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Costa Mesa to San Clemente by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 688 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to Irvine Station-Dock 5bus bus 688
    2. Take the train from Irvine to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    1h 46m
    $9–12

  2. Line 55 bus, line 1 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 17Th-Newport to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 7bus bus 55
    2. Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6 to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillobus bus 1
    2h 21m
    $4

  3. Line 662 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9bus bus 662
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    1h 52m
    $9–13

  4. Drive 25.2 mi

    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to San Clementecar car 25.2 mi
    38 min
    $5–7

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Costa Mesa to San Clementetaxi taxi 25.2 mi
    38 min
    $90–120

Costa Mesa to San Clemente by bus and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 17Th-Newport to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6 in around 2h 21m.

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