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How to get fromMontreal to San Clementeby plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Montreal to San Clemente by plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YUL - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    11h 10m
    $300–1,248

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane YUL - 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
    15h 15m
    $181–695

  3. Train via Toronto

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    2d 14h
    $717–2,036

  4. Drive  2,854.2 mi

    1. Drive from Montreal to San Clementecar car 2,854.2 mi
    45h 39m
    $654–944

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YUL - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    11h 51m
    $256–1,006

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane YUL - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    14h 45m
    $265–1,319

  7. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane YUL - CLD
    14h 6m
    $184–725

  8. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane YUL - 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
    15h 14m
    $189–757

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain train
    5. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to San Clementetrain train
    2d 21h
    $658–1,554

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    2d 21h
    $753–2,025

Montreal to San Clemente by train and car

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$717Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,533.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 10m

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and San Clemente, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Montréal to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 14h. Alternatively, Air Canada, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 4 times a day.

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