There are 5 ways to get from Morro Bay to San Clemente by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 46m$93–194Drive 259.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Morro Bay to San Clementecar 259.7 mi
4h 46m$48–69Bus
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelesbus Ans 6241
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 48m$80–115Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBP - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain
6h 44m$205–394Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain
7h 25m$250–502
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to San Clemente is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Morro Bay to San Clemente is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Morro Bay to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Morro Bay Park and arriving at Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo, Los Angeles and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Morro Bay to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at San Clemente Pier Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
The distance between Morro Bay and San Clemente is 303 miles. The road distance is 261.2 miles.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to San Clemente without a car is to train which takes 9h 46m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Morro Bay to San Clemente, including transfers.
Morro Bay to San Clemente bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Morro Bay to San Clemente train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to San Clemente is to train which takes 9h 46m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 10h 48m.
What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to San Clemente Pier Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 10h 48m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- 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
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- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
Morro Bay to San Clemente bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Morro Bay to San Clemente train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Clemente Pier Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Morro Bay to San Clemente is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Morro Bay to San Clemente.
There are 259+ hotels available in San Clemente.