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

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

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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 38m
    $109–333

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Clemente Piertrain train
    12h 30m
    $74–111

  3. 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
    $341–524

  4. Drive  445.4 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to San Clementecar car 445.4 mi
    7h 21m
    $79–114

  5. 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 4m
    $164–431

  6. 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
    $514–819

  7. 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
    $213–718

  8. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SMF - LGB
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    7h 34m
    $88–354

  9. 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

  10. 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
    8h 10m
    $207–672

  11. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    14h 29m
    $102–149

Sacramento to San Clemente by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 558.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Sacramento to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 16h 50m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 13h 10m.

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