There are 5 ways to get from Ontario to San Clemente by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 42m$30–59Bus, line 1 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 3bus 57
- Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6 to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillobus 1
6h 8m$7–12Line 3 bus, train
- Take the bus from Amazon Eastvale to Corona Transit Centerbus 3
- Take the train from Corona - North Main to San Clemente Piertrain IE-OC Line
4h 43m$12–18Drive 54.2 mi
- Drive from Ontario to San Clementecar 54.2 mi
1h$10–15Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ontario Convention Center to Santa Anabus El Paso
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 47m$30–43
Ontario to San Clemente by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ontario to San Clemente is to bus and line 1 bus which costs $7 - $12 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Ontario to San Clemente is to drive which takes 1h and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Ontario to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Holt @ Lemon and arriving at El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo via Pomona Transit Center, Ring-Brea Mall and Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Ontario to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Montclair and arriving at San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Ontario and San Clemente is 101 miles. The road distance is 54.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ontario to San Clemente without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Ontario to San Clemente, including transfers.
Ontario to San Clemente bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Ring-Brea Mall station.
Ontario to San Clemente train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Montclair station.
The best way to get from Ontario to San Clemente is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs $7 - $12 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Mountain @ 5th Street to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holt @ Lemon to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo via Pomona Transit Center, Brea Mall, Ring-Brea Mall, Newport Trans Ctr Dock 3, and Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6 in around 6h 8m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Montclair to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Corona - North Main to San Clemente Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Santa Ana to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
Train from Santa Ana to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Amazon Eastvale to Corona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Ring-Brea Mall to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 6 to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Ontario Convention Center to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ontario to San Clemente bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Newport Trans Ctr Dock 3 station.
Ontario to San Clemente train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ontario to San Clemente is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Ontario to San Clemente.
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