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How to get fromMinneapolis to San Clementeby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Minneapolis to San Clemente by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MSP - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    7h 57m
    $160–597

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSP - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    8h 33m
    $145–465

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Riversidetrain train
    3. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to San Clemente Piertrain train
    47h 34m
    $519–1,124

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    4. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillobus bus 1
    2d 6h
    $389–588

  5. Drive  1,859 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to San Clementecar car 1,859 mi
    30h 33m
    $340–490

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MSP - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    9h 55m
    $354–488

  7. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MSP - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    10h 14m
    $173–699

  8. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane MSP - CLD
    10h 53m
    $163–724

  9. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MSP - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    11h 56m
    $198–606

Minneapolis to San Clemente by bus, foot, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration47h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$519Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,606.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Minneapolis to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo via Tulsa Bus Station, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 2d 6h. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 5 times a day.

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