There are 5 ways to get from Marina del Rey to San Clemente Pier by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram Metro E Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 40m$25–50Line 33 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Venice / Grand View to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Clemente Piertrain OC Line
3h 58m$12–17Line 33 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Venice / Grand View to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus 33
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 3m$28–40Drive 71.5 mi
- Drive from Marina del Rey to San Clemente Piercar 71.5 mi
1h 20m$13–19Line 33 bus, train via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
- Take the bus from Venice / Grand View to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus 33
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 42m$22–47
Marina del Rey to San Clemente Pier by bus, tram, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marina del Rey to San Clemente Pier is to line 33 bus and train which costs $11 - $17 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Marina del Rey to San Clemente Pier is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Marina del Rey to San Clemente Pier station. However, there are services departing from Venice / Grand View and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Marina del Rey station to San Clemente Pier. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at San Clemente Pier Amtrak via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Marina del Rey and San Clemente Pier is 84 miles. The road distance is 71.9 miles.
The best way to get from Marina del Rey to San Clemente Pier without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 40m and costs $25 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Marina del Rey to San Clemente Pier, including transfers.
Marina del Rey to San Clemente Pier bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Venice / Grand View station.
Marina del Rey to San Clemente Pier train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Santa Monica Station.
Marina del Rey to San Clemente Pier bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station.
What companies run services between Marina del Rey, CA, USA and San Clemente Pier, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Venice / Grand View to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station in around 5h 3m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- 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
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Clemente Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Venice / Grand View to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Venice / Grand View to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Venice / Grand View to Patsaouras Transit Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Marina del Rey to San Clemente Pier train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines.
Yes, the driving distance between Marina del Rey to San Clemente Pier is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Marina del Rey to San Clemente Pier.
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