There are 3 ways to get from San Clemente to Downtown San Diego by train (Amtrak) or car
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Train via 11th Av & Broadway (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
1h 47m$21–46Drive 58.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Clemente to Downtown San Diegocar 58.7 mi
1h 2m$11–16Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
1h 53m$19–45
San Clemente to Downtown San Diego by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Downtown San Diego is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from San Clemente to Downtown San Diego is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $10 - $16.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Clemente Pier Amtrak and arriving at San Diego. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between San Clemente and Downtown San Diego is 64 miles. The road distance is 59.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Clemente to Downtown San Diego without a car is to train via 11th Av & Broadway which takes 1h 47m and costs $21 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from San Clemente to Downtown San Diego, including transfers.
San Clemente to Downtown San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Clemente Pier Amtrak station.
San Clemente to Downtown San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Clemente to Downtown San Diego is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from San Clemente to Downtown San Diego.
There are 1886+ hotels available in Downtown San Diego.
What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and Downtown San Diego, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Diego every 2 hours. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 1h 29m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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