There are 3 ways to get from Lancaster to San Clemente by train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 40m$31–60Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillobus 1
7h 5m$17–21Drive 118.5 mi
- Drive from Lancaster to San Clementecar 118.5 mi
2h 28m$22–32
Lancaster to San Clemente by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to San Clemente is to train and bus which costs $17 - $22 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to San Clemente is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Lancaster and San Clemente is 142 miles. The road distance is 119.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to San Clemente without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Lancaster to San Clemente, including transfers.
Lancaster to San Clemente train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to San Clemente train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to San Clemente is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Lancaster to San Clemente.
There are 260+ hotels available in San Clemente.
What companies run services between Lancaster, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Lancaster to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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