There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to San Clemente Pier by train (Amtrak), bus, train, 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 Rosabus 1
2h 54m$4Line 86 bus, train
- Take the bus from Alton-Paseo Westpark to Irvine Station-Dock 5bus 86
- Take the train from Irvine to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
1h 48m$9–12Drive 25 mi
- Drive from Irvine to San Clemente Piercar 25 mi
27 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Irvine to San Clemente Piertaxi 25 mi
27 min$75–95
Irvine to San Clemente Pier by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to San Clemente Pier is to line 79 bus and line 1 bus which costs $4 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to San Clemente Pier is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to San Clemente Pier. However, there are services departing from Culver-Michelson and arriving at El Camino Real-Avd Rosa via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to San Clemente Pier. 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 Pier is 26 miles. The road distance is 25.2 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to San Clemente Pier 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 Pier, including transfers.
Irvine to San Clemente Pier bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Culver-Michelson station.
Irvine to San Clemente Pier train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to San Clemente Pier 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 54m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and San Clemente Pier, 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 San Clemente Pier via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 2, Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6, and El Camino Real-Avd Rosa in around 2h 54m.
- 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
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
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
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Alton-Paseo Westpark to Irvine Station-Dock 5
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- 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 Rosa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Ave. Duration
- 27 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 Pier bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Newport Trans Ctr Dock 2 station.
Irvine to San Clemente Pier train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Irvine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to San Clemente Pier is 25 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Irvine to San Clemente Pier.
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