There are 4 ways to get from Pasadena to San Clemente by tram, train, bus, or car
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Tram, train via Los Angeles
best- Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 52m$22–47Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus 577
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillobus 1
5h 41m$5Drive 66 mi
- Drive from Pasadena to San Clementecar 66 mi
1h 12m$12–18Tram, train
- Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Clemente Piertrain OC Line
3h 5m$12–17
Pasadena to San Clemente by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pasadena to San Clemente is to bus which costs $4 - $5 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Pasadena to San Clemente is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Pasadena to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Colorado / Arroyo Pkwy and arriving at El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo via El Monte Station - Lower Level and 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Pasadena station to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Memorial Park Station and arriving at San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Pasadena and San Clemente is 74 miles. The road distance is 66.4 miles.
The best way to get from Pasadena to San Clemente without a car is to tram and train via Los Angeles which takes 2h 52m and costs $21 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Pasadena to San Clemente, including transfers.
Pasadena to San Clemente bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from El Monte Station - Lower Level.
Pasadena to San Clemente train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Memorial Park Station.
Pasadena to San Clemente bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 7th / Channel station.
What companies run services between Pasadena, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Colorado / Arroyo Pkwy to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo via El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 5h 41m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Clemente Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Pasadena to San Clemente train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Pasadena to San Clemente is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Pasadena to San Clemente.
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