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How to get fromSan Clemente to Newport Beachby train, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the taxi from Santa Ana to Newport Beachtaxi taxi
    58 min
    $53–66

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to Coast-Riversidebus bus 1
    1h 33m
    $2

  3. Drive 24.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Clemente to Newport Beachcar car 24.9 mi
    38 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Clemente to Newport Beachtaxi taxi 24.9 mi
    38 min
    $75–95

San Clemente to Newport Beach by bus

Calendar113Weekly Buses
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.1 mi
  • Duration: 58 min

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

OCTA operates a bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to Coast-Riverside hourly. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h 33m.

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