There are 4 ways to get from Monrovia to San Clemente by tram, train, bus, or car
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Tram, train via Los Angeles
best- Take the tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 7m$22–47Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus 577
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillobus 1
5h 29m$5–10Drive 65.1 mi
- Drive from Monrovia to San Clementecar 65.1 mi
1h 14m$12–18Tram, train
- Take the tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Clemente Piertrain OC Line
3h 20m$12–17
Monrovia to San Clemente by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monrovia to San Clemente is to bus which costs $4 - $10 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Monrovia to San Clemente is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $11 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Monrovia to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Primrose Ave and Lime Ave and arriving at El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo via El Monte Station - Lower Level and 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Monrovia station to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Monrovia Station and arriving at San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Monrovia and San Clemente is 83 miles. The road distance is 65.5 miles.
The best way to get from Monrovia to San Clemente without a car is to tram and train via Los Angeles which takes 3h 7m and costs $21 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Monrovia to San Clemente, including transfers.
Monrovia to San Clemente bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from El Monte Station - Lower Level.
Monrovia to San Clemente train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Monrovia Station.
Monrovia to San Clemente bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 7th / Channel station.
What companies run services between Monrovia, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Primrose Ave and Lime Ave to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo via El Monte Station Lower Level, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 5h 29m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- 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
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Clemente Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Monrovia to San Clemente train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Monrovia to San Clemente is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Monrovia to San Clemente.
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