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How to get fromDenver to San Clementeby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Denver to San Clemente by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DEN - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    6h 52m
    $152–270

  2. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane DEN - CLD
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    8h 5m
    $106–452

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    23h 32m
    $167–315

  4. Bus, train via Las Vegas

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    28h 12m
    $411–803

  5. Drive 1,033.9 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to San Clementecar car 1,033.9 mi
    16h 11m
    $189–273

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DEN - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    7h 30m
    $198–918

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DEN - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    8h 38m
    $202–426

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane DEN - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    8h 14m
    $157–415

  9. Fly to Long Beach Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane DEN - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    8h 42m
    $107–459

  10. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane DEN - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    9h 8m
    $123–462

  11. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane DEN - 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
    9h 18m
    $136–539

Denver to San Clemente by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 943 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Denver to San Clemente. However, you can take the train to Denver Airport Station, walk to Denver (DEN) airport, fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN), walk to N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr, take the line 923 bus to Broadway & Pacific Hwy, walk to San Diego, then take the train to San Clemente Pier Amtrak. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and Santa Ana in around 23h 32m.

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