There are 4 ways to get from San Clemente to Chino by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Montclairtrain SB Line
4h 22m$30–56Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to 7Th-Channelbus 1
- Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus 577
- Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Montclair Transit Centerbus 707
5h 58m$8–14Drive 50.7 mi
- Drive from San Clemente to Chinocar 50.7 mi
55 min$10–14Line 1 bus, line 57 bus
- Take the bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5bus 1
- Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Ring-Brea Mallbus 57
6h 5m$8–18
San Clemente to Chino by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Chino is to bus which costs $8 - $14 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from San Clemente to Chino is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from San Clemente to Chino. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo and arriving at Central @ C Street via 7th / Channel, El Monte Station Upper Level and Montclair Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from San Clemente to Chino. However, there are services departing from San Clemente Pier Amtrak and arriving at Montclair via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between San Clemente and Chino is 105 miles. The road distance is 51 miles.
The best way to get from San Clemente to Chino without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from San Clemente to Chino, including transfers.
San Clemente to Chino bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo station.
San Clemente to Chino train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Clemente Pier Amtrak station.
The best way to get from San Clemente to Chino is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $14 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and Chino, CA, USA?
You can take a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Central @ C Street via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Montclair, and Montclair Transit Center in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to Central @ C Street via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, El Monte Station - Lower Level, El Monte Station Upper Level, and Montclair Transit Center in around 5h 58m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Montclair
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to 7Th-Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Ring-Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Montclair Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Montclair Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
San Clemente to Chino bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.
San Clemente to Chino train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Clemente to Chino is 51 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from San Clemente to Chino.
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