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How to get fromSan Clemente to Mojave Desertby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from San Clemente to Mojave Desert by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Drive from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Mojave Desertcar car
    8h 55m
    $60–110

  2. Drive 229.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Clemente to Mojave Desertcar car 229.4 mi
    4h 13m
    $42–61

  3. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane LAX - LAS
    3. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar car
    6h 24m
    $141–974

  4. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0900
    2. Drive from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Mojave Desertcar car
    10h 15m
    $56–103

  5. Train, bus, drive via San Bernardino

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mallbus bus
    3. Drive from NB Las Vegas after Volunteer to Mojave Desertcar car
    10h 45m
    $76–86

  6. Train to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane CLD - LAS
    3. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar car
    6h 27m
    $69–343

  7. Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SNA - LAS
    4. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar car
    7h 28m
    $126–585

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights

Calendar184Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 369.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and Mojave Desert, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Clemente to Mojave Desert. However, you can take the train to Santa Ana, walk to Santa Ana Bus Stop, take the bus to Las Vegas Bus Terminal, then drive to Mojave Desert. Alternatively, you can drive from San Clemente to Mojave Desert in around 4h 13m.

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