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

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There are 4 ways to get from El Monte to San Clemente Pier by train (Amtrak), bus, train, 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
    $42–64

  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 Rosabus bus 1
    4h 28m
    $4

  3. Line 7 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Valley Boulevard and Peck Road to C Line Stationbus bus 7
    2. Take the train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to San Clemente Piertrain train OC Line
    4h 7m

  4. Drive  59.8 mi

    1. Drive from El Monte to San Clemente Piercar car 59.8 mi
    1h 5m
    $11–15

El Monte to San Clemente Pier by train and foot

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 76.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and San Clemente Pier, 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 San Clemente Pier via 7th / Channel, 7Th-Channel, and El Camino Real-Avd Rosa in around 4h 28m.

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