What is the cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Placentia?

The cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Placentia is to line 1 bus and line 57 bus which costs $4 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Clemente to Placentia?

The fastest way to get from San Clemente to Placentia is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between San Clemente and Placentia?

No, there is no direct bus from San Clemente to Placentia. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo and arriving at State College-Fender via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between San Clemente and Placentia?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Clemente Pier Amtrak and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from San Clemente to Placentia?

The distance between San Clemente and Placentia is 40 miles. The road distance is 38.9 miles.

How do I travel from San Clemente to Placentia without a car?

The best way to get from San Clemente to Placentia without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs $8 - $12.

How long does it take to get from San Clemente to Placentia?

The train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Station takes 1h including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the San Clemente to Placentia bus from?

San Clemente to Placentia bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo station.

Where do I catch the San Clemente to Placentia train from?

San Clemente to Placentia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Clemente Pier Amtrak station.

Train or bus from San Clemente to Placentia?

The best way to get from San Clemente to Placentia is to train which takes 1h and costs $8 - $12. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and line 57 bus, which costs $4 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the San Clemente to Placentia bus arrive?

San Clemente to Placentia bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5 station.

Where does the San Clemente to Placentia train arrive?

San Clemente to Placentia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from San Clemente to Placentia?

Yes, the driving distance between San Clemente to Placentia is 39 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from San Clemente to Placentia.

How do I get a train ticket from San Clemente to Placentia?

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

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best
1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
1h
$8–12
Line 1 bus, line 57 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5bus 1
2. Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 4 to State College-Fenderbus 57
3h 8m
$4
Drive 38.6 mi
1. Drive from San Clemente to Placentiacar 38.6 mi
41 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Clemente to Placentiataxi 38.6 mi
41 min
$140–170

San Clemente to Placentia by train

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Distance: 39.7 mi
Duration: 1h

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $12–26 and the journey takes 1h. Metrolink Trains also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to State College-Fender via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 4 in around 3h 8m.

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