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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs 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 10m
    $39–56

  2. Line 4 bus, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indian Canyon at Alejo to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    3. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to San Clemente Piertrain train
    6h 59m
    $12–18

  3. Drive 99.8 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to San Clementecar car 99.8 mi
    2h 1m
    $19–27

  4. Bus, line 91 bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs 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
    5h 40m
    $37–50

Palm Springs to San Clemente by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 130.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs 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 5h 40m.

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