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How to get fromPacific Beach to San Clementeby train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Pacific Beach to San Clemente by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 22m
    $22–45

  2. Drive 52.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pacific Beach to San Clementecar car 52.8 mi
    56 min
    $10–14

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 2728 Congress Street, San Diego Old Town to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus Lax Linq
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 27m
    $14–26

  4. Line 30 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Av & Ingraham St to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    4h 7m
    $12–20

Pacific Beach to San Clemente by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Clemente Pier Amtrak every 2 hours. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Av & Ingraham St to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Gilman Dr & Myers Dr, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, and Oceanside in around 4h 7m.

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