There are 3 ways to get from Los Angeles to San Clemente by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
1h 27m$10–15Bus, line 91 bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Camino Capistrano-Old Mission to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Picobus 91
2h 31m$23–31Drive 61.2 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to San Clementecar 61.2 mi
1h 5m$12–17
Los Angeles to San Clemente by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to San Clemente is to train which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to San Clemente is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at San Clemente Pier Amtrak. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Los Angeles and San Clemente is 65 miles. The road distance is 61.5 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to San Clemente without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs $10 - $15.
The train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtrak takes 1h 27m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Los Angeles to San Clemente bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Los Angeles to San Clemente train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to San Clemente is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs $10 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus and line 91 bus, which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 31m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtrak every 2 hours. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Metrolink Trains also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 2h 31m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Camino Capistrano-Old Mission to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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More Questions & Answers
Los Angeles to San Clemente bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Los Angeles to San Clemente train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Clemente Pier Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to San Clemente is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Los Angeles to San Clemente.
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