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How to get fromSan Clemente to Imperial Beachby train, tram, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Clemente to Imperial Beach by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to Palm Avenue Stationtram tram Blue
    2h 32m

  2. Drive 70.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Clemente to Imperial Beachcar car 70.2 mi
    1h 15m
    $13–19

  3. Train, bus, line 901 bus

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Oceansidetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside to San Diegobus bus
    3. Take the bus from 12th & Imperial Transit Center to 9th St & Palm Avbus bus 901
    3h 11m
    $19–30

  4. Train, line 901 bus

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from 1st Av & Broadway to 9th St & Palm Avbus bus 901
    2h 43m
    $24–51

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  • Distance: 76 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from San Clemente to Imperial Beach. However, you can take the train to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, walk to Old Town Station, take the vehicle to Palm Avenue Station, walk to Palm Av & Hollister St, then take the line 933 bus to Palm Av & Emory St. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to 9th St & Palm Av via Oceanside, Oceanside, San Diego, and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 3h 11m.

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