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How to get fromPalm Desert to San Clementeby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Desert to San Clemente by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus El Paso / ...
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to San Clemente Piertrain train IE-OC Line
    4h 42m
    $67–97

  2. Bus, train #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to San Clemente Piertrain train IE-OC Line
    6h 29m
    $12–18

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 45m
    $43–62

  4. Drive 112.3 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to San Clementecar car 112.3 mi
    2h 17m
    $21–30

  5. Bus, line 91 bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7 to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Picobus bus 91
    6h 15m
    $41–56

Palm Desert to San Clemente by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7 in around 6h 15m.

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