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How to get fromPortland Airport (PDX) to San Clementeby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to San Clemente by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PDX - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    5h 17m
    $105–344

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus bus
    26h 42m
    $163–327

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    34h 59m
    $403–848

  4. Drive 1,031.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to San Clementecar car 1,031.6 mi
    17h 28m
    $189–272

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PDX - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    5h 47m
    $135–278

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PDX - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    6h 30m
    $239–479

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PDX - 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
    7h 13m
    $110–487

  8. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PDX - 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 43m
    $162–443

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PDX - 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 48m
    $216–487

  10. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane PDX - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    9h 17m
    $161–460

Portland Airport (PDX) to San Clemente by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,001.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland International Airport to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via Portland Flix/Greyhound, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 26h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portland Int'l Airport station to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Rose Quarter TC station, Portland, and Los Angeles in around 34h 59m.

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