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How to get fromPhoenix to San Clementeby plane, train, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 13 ways to get from Phoenix to San Clemente by plane, train, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHX - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    5h 8m
    $102–300

  2. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane PHX - CLD
    2. Take the train from Carlsbad Poinsettia Station to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train train
    3. Take the train from Oceanside to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    6h 19m
    $51–292

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to El Montebus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Monte to Santa Anabus bus
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    8h 36m
    $107–141

  4. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    12h 58m
    $327–497

  5. Drive  365.2 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to San Clementecar car 365.2 mi
    6h 10m
    $67–97

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHX - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    5h 50m
    $137–358

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PHX - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    6h 58m
    $62–496

  8. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane PHX - LGB
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    7h 19m
    $76–321

  9. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PHX - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    7h 29m

  10. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PHX - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    7h 45m
    $195–269

  11. Bus, train via San Diego

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 59m
    $97–149

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    3. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillobus bus 1
    11h 41m
    $69–101

  13. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Santa Anabus bus El Paso
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    14h 22m
    $74–108

Phoenix to San Clemente by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 374.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo via El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 11h 41m.

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