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How to get fromMonterey to San Clementeby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    5h 39m
    $162–373

  2. Drive  379.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to San Clementecar car 379.6 mi
    6h 36m
    $70–101

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    13h 25m
    $114–298

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    13h 38m
    $102–208

  5. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    6h 7m
    $307–761

  6. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    8h 3m
    $543–862

  7. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    8h 48m
    $252–873

  8. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    8h 59m
    $108–338

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    15h 41m
    $93–143

Monterey to San Clemente by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 447 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, and Los Angeles in around 13h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside in around 15h 41m.

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