There are 3 ways to get from Palmdale to San Clemente by train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 31m$31–60Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillobus 1
6h 56m$17–21Drive 110.4 mi
- Drive from Palmdale to San Clementecar 110.4 mi
2h 16m$21–30
Palmdale to San Clemente by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palmdale to San Clemente is to train and bus which costs $16 - $21 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Palmdale to San Clemente is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct train from Palmdale station to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Palmdale Station and arriving at San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Palmdale and San Clemente is 134 miles. The road distance is 111.1 miles.
The best way to get from Palmdale to San Clemente without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Palmdale to San Clemente, including transfers.
Palmdale to San Clemente train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Palmdale Station.
Palmdale to San Clemente train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmdale to San Clemente is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Palmdale to San Clemente.
There are 259+ hotels available in San Clemente.
What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Palmdale Station to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 4h 31m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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