There are 3 ways to get from San Clemente to Covina by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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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 Covinatrain SB Line
3h 20m$28–52Bus
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
5h 10m$4–10Drive 56.8 mi
- Drive from San Clemente to Covinacar 56.8 mi
1h 3m$11–15
San Clemente to Covina by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Covina is to bus which costs $4 - $10 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from San Clemente to Covina is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from San Clemente to Covina. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo and arriving at Badillo St and Citrus Ave via 7th / Channel and El Monte Station Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from San Clemente to Covina. However, there are services departing from San Clemente Pier Amtrak and arriving at Covina via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between San Clemente and Covina is 87 miles. The road distance is 57.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Clemente to Covina without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $27 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from San Clemente to Covina, including transfers.
San Clemente to Covina bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo station.
San Clemente to Covina train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Clemente Pier Amtrak station.
The best way to get from San Clemente to Covina is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $27 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $10 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and Covina, CA, USA?
You can take a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Covina via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to Badillo St and Citrus Ave via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, El Monte Station - Lower Level, and El Monte Station Lower Level in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Covina
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- 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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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More Questions & Answers
San Clemente to Covina bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.
San Clemente to Covina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Clemente to Covina is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from San Clemente to Covina.
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