There are 3 ways to get from San Clemente to Julian by train, tram, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram, taxi
best- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Oceansidetrain
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram
- Take the taxi from Escondido Transit Center to Juliantaxi
2h 42m$179–227Drive 80.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Clemente to Juliancar 80.7 mi
1h 40m$15–22Train, bus
- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus 891
4h 58m$23–59
San Clemente to Julian by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Julian is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from San Clemente to Julian is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $14 - $22.
The distance between San Clemente and Julian is 83 miles. The road distance is 81.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Clemente to Julian without a car is to train and tram and taxi which takes 2h 42m and costs $170 - $230.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from San Clemente to Julian, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between San Clemente to Julian is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from San Clemente to Julian.
There are 42+ hotels available in Julian.
What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and Julian, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from San Clemente to Julian. However, you can take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center, take the vehicle to Escondido Transit Center, then take the taxi to Julian. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Washington St & Hwy 78 via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, El Cajon Station, and El Cajon Transit Center in around 4h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $170–210
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-722-7472
- Website
- coastal-cab.com
Craig's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 760-722-2227
- Website
- craigscabs.com
Yellow Cab of North County
- Phone
- +1 760-444-4444
- Website
- driveu.com
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