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How to get fromDesert Hot Springs to San Clementeby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Desert Hot Springs to San Clemente by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 11m
    $79–149

  2. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to San Clemente Piertrain train IE-OC Line
    8h 47m
    $14–19

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 14m
    $38–58

  4. Drive 101.8 mi

    1. Drive from Desert Hot Springs to San Clementecar car 101.8 mi
    2h 5m
    $19–27

  5. Bus, line 91 bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7 to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Picobus bus 91
    7h 44m
    $36–52

Desert Hot Springs to San Clemente by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Desert Hot Springs to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Palm Springs Station and Los Angeles in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pierson at Cactus to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via El Cielo at Baristo, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7 in around 7h 44m.

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