There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to San Clemente by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tustin to Irvinetrain OC Line / ...
- Take the train from Irvine to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
1h 28m$13–18Line 79 bus, line 1 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Culver-Michelson to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 79
- Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6 to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillobus 1
2h 38m$4Drive 24.4 mi
- Drive from Irvine to San Clementecar 24.4 mi
25 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Irvine to San Clementetaxi 24.4 mi
25 min$75–95
Irvine to San Clemente by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to San Clemente is to line 79 bus and line 1 bus which costs $4 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to San Clemente is to drive which takes 25 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Culver-Michelson and arriving at El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Irvine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Irvine and San Clemente is 26 miles. The road distance is 24.5 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to San Clemente without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs $13 - $19.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Irvine to San Clemente, including transfers.
Irvine to San Clemente bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Culver-Michelson station.
Irvine to San Clemente train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to San Clemente is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs $13 - $19. Alternatively, you can line 79 bus and line 1 bus, which costs $4 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Tustin to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Irvine in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Culver-Michelson to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 2 and Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6 in around 2h 38m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Irvine to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Irvine to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Culver-Michelson to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 2
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6 to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
OCY Taxi
- Phone
- +1-949-444-2552
- Website
- ocridetoairports.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-714-999-9999
- Website
- yellowcab.com
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
California Yellow Cab
- Phone
- (714) 444-4444
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to San Clemente bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Newport Trans Ctr Dock 2 station.
Irvine to San Clemente train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Irvine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to San Clemente is 25 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Irvine to San Clemente.
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