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How to get fromLa Quinta to San Clementeby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from La Quinta to San Clemente by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus El Paso / ...
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to San Clemente Piertrain train IE-OC Line
    4h 40m
    $67–96

  2. Drive 122.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Quinta to San Clementecar car 122.1 mi
    2h 26m
    $23–33

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 7m
    $61–88

  4. Bus, line 91 bus

    1. Take the bus from La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7 to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Picobus bus 91
    6h 37m
    $59–82

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to Santa Anabus bus El Paso
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 30m
    $71–101

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 161.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between La Quinta, Riverside County, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from La Quinta to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7 in around 6h 37m.

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