There are 4 ways to get from San Clemente to Pomona by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Pomona Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
3h 18m$52–81Line 1 bus, line 57 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5bus 1
- Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Ring-Brea Mallbus 57
4h 49m$5–10Train, line 59 bus, line 286 bus
- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Santa Anatrain
- Take the bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mallbus 59
- Take the bus from Brea Mall to Mission Blvd and Park Ave Ebus 286
3h 35m$11–19Drive 55.1 mi
- Drive from San Clemente to Pomonacar 55.1 mi
59 min$11–15
San Clemente to Pomona by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Pomona is to line 1 bus and line 57 bus which costs $5 - $10 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from San Clemente to Pomona is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from San Clemente to Pomona. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo and arriving at Mission Blvd and Park Ave E via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 4 and Brea Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from San Clemente to Pomona. However, there are services departing from San Clemente Pier Amtrak and arriving at Pomona Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between San Clemente and Pomona is 96 miles. The road distance is 55.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Clemente to Pomona without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from San Clemente to Pomona, including transfers.
San Clemente to Pomona bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo station.
San Clemente to Pomona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Clemente Pier Amtrak station.
The best way to get from San Clemente to Pomona is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $50 - $85. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and line 57 bus, which costs $5 - $10 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and Pomona, CA, USA?
You can take a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Pomona Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to Mission Blvd and Park Ave E via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 4, Ring-Brea Mall, and Brea Mall in around 4h 49m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Pomona Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
Bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
Bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 4 to Ring-Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Brea Mall to Mission Blvd and Park Ave E
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
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Booking & Getting There
San Clemente to Pomona bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5 station.
San Clemente to Pomona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Clemente to Pomona is 55 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from San Clemente to Pomona.
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