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

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the taxi from Irvine to Newport Coasttaxi taxi
    45 min
    $42–55

  2. Drive 23.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Clemente to Newport Coastcar car 23.6 mi
    25 min
    $5–7

  3. Line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to Coast-Crystal Heightsbus bus 1
    1h 7m
    $17–20

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Clemente to Newport Coasttaxi taxi 23.6 mi
    25 min
    $75–90

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  • Distance: 30.6 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

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

OCTA operates a bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to Coast-Crystal Heights hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 3m.

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