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How to get fromSan Clemente to Pacific Beachby train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Clemente to Pacific Beach by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    1h 35m
    $21–44

  2. Drive 52.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Clemente to Pacific Beachcar car 52.8 mi
    56 min
    $10–14

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to 2728 Congress Street, San Diego Old Townbus bus Lax Linq
    2h 40m
    $14–26

  4. Bus, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Centerbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Grand Av & Ingraham Stbus bus 30
    3h 55m
    $11–20

San Clemente to Pacific Beach by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 2 hours. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Grand Av & Ingraham St via Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, and UTC Transit Center in around 3h 55m.

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