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How to get fromPhiladelphia to San Clementeby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 11 ways to get from Philadelphia to San Clemente by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHL - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    10h 16m
    $175–314

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    3. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to San Clemente Piertrain train
    2d 17h
    $1,257–2,131

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    4. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillobus bus 1
    2d 18h
    $507–746

  4. Drive  2,694.8 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to San Clementecar car 2,694.8 mi
    44h 23m
    $492–711

  5. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHL - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    10h 45m
    $285–442

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PHL - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    13h 34m
    $305–1,220

  7. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane PHL - CLD
    12h 57m
    $254–1,026

  8. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane EWR - SNA
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    12h 59m
    $375–1,032

  9. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane JFK - SNA
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    13h 51m
    $337–1,581

  10. Train via Washington

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    2d 18h
    $1,651–3,198

  11. Train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    3d
    $1,785–2,797

Philadelphia to San Clemente by bus, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,257Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,441.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 16m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo via St Louis Bus Station, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 2d 18h. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) every 4 hours.

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