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How to get fromEl Monte to San Clementeby train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from El Monte to San Clemente by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 58m
    $28–54

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Amador to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillobus bus 1
    4h 11m
    $4

  3. Drive 59.2 mi

    1. Drive from El Monte to San Clementecar car 59.2 mi
    1h 4m
    $11–16

El Monte to San Clemente by train and foot

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 76.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?

You can take a train from El Monte to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Anita / Amador to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo via 7th / Channel and 7Th-Channel in around 4h 11m.

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