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

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

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    5h 37m
    $114–323

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SMF - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    7h 17m
    $69–352

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    14h 28m
    $88–162

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    16h 50m
    $202–407

  5. Drive 445.4 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to San Clementecar car 445.4 mi
    7h 21m
    $82–118

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SMF - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    6h 5m
    $150–321

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

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SMF - 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 18m
    $244–819

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SMF - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    6h 38m
    $199–708

  9. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SMF - 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 57m
    $223–812

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

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SMF - 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
    8h
    $95–380

  11. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillobus bus 1
    14h 34m

Sacramento to San Clemente by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 558.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

Greyhound-us operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily, and the journey takes 13h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 16h 50m.

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