There are 4 ways to get from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to San Clemente by bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 15m$39–55Drive 102.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to San Clementecar 102.7 mi
2h 6m$19–28Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Indio/Palm Springs-PSP to San Clemente102.7 mi
2h 6mBus, line 91 bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7 to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Picobus 91
5h 45m$37–49
Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to San Clemente by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to San Clemente is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to San Clemente is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, Harbor-East Shuttle Area and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) and San Clemente is 134 miles. The road distance is 103.3 miles.
The best way to get from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to San Clemente without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 15m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to San Clemente, including transfers.
Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to San Clemente bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to San Clemente bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to San Clemente is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to San Clemente.
There are 233+ hotels available in San Clemente.
What companies run services between Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP), USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7 in around 5h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7 to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Indio/Palm Springs-PSP to San Clemente
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Indio/Palm Springs Airport (PSP) and San Clemente. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








