There are 4 ways to get from La Brea Tar Pits to San Clemente by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or train
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Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 54m$22–47Train
cheapest- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Clemente Piertrain OC Line
3h 7m$12–17Line 28 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Olympic / Curson to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus 28
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 28m$24–33Drive 68.6 mi
- Drive from La Brea Tar Pits to San Clementecar 68.6 mi
1h 15m$13–19
La Brea Tar Pits to San Clemente by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Brea Tar Pits to San Clemente is to train which costs $11 - $17 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from La Brea Tar Pits to San Clemente is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from La Brea Tar Pits to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Olympic / Curson and arriving at Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via Los Angeles and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from La Brea Tar Pits station to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Wilshire / Fairfax Station and arriving at San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between La Brea Tar Pits and San Clemente is 73 miles. The road distance is 69 miles.
The best way to get from La Brea Tar Pits to San Clemente without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 2h 54m and costs $21 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from La Brea Tar Pits to San Clemente, including transfers.
La Brea Tar Pits to San Clemente bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Olympic / Curson station.
La Brea Tar Pits to San Clemente train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from La Brea Tar Pits to San Clemente is to train via Los Angeles which takes 2h 54m and costs $21 - $50. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus and bus, which costs $23 - $35 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between La Brea Tar Pits, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtrak every 2 hours. Tickets cost $20–45 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from La Brea Tar Pits to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via Olympic / Curson, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 4h 28m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Clemente Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Olympic / Curson to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
La Brea Tar Pits to San Clemente bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station.
La Brea Tar Pits to San Clemente train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Clemente Pier Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Brea Tar Pits to San Clemente is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from La Brea Tar Pits to San Clemente.
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