There are 4 ways to get from San Clemente to Rancho Bernardo by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
2h 13m$11–22Drive 48.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Clemente to Rancho Bernardocar 48.9 mi
52 min$9–13Line 303 bus, line 305 bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
- Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 7 to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6bus 305
3h 59m$13–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from San Clemente to Rancho Bernardotaxi 48.9 mi
52 min$220–270
San Clemente to Rancho Bernardo by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Rancho Bernardo is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from San Clemente to Rancho Bernardo is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from San Clemente to Rancho Bernardo. However, there are services departing from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 and arriving at Pomerado Rd & Rancho Bernardo Rd via Vista Transit Center Stall 7, Escondido Transit Center and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from San Clemente to Rancho Bernardo. However, there are services departing from San Clemente Pier Amtrak and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between San Clemente and Rancho Bernardo is 52 miles. The road distance is 49.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Clemente to Rancho Bernardo without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 13m and costs $11 - $22.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from San Clemente to Rancho Bernardo, including transfers.
San Clemente to Rancho Bernardo bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 station.
San Clemente to Rancho Bernardo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Clemente Pier Amtrak station.
San Clemente to Rancho Bernardo bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Vista Transit Center Stall 5 station.
What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and Rancho Bernardo, CA, USA?
You can take a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Pomerado Rd & Rancho Bernardo Rd via Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Vista Transit Center Stall 7, Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, Escondido Transit Center, and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station in around 3h 59m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 7 to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $220–270
OCY Taxi
- Phone
- +1-949-444-2552
- Website
- ocridetoairports.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-714-999-9999
- Website
- yellowcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Clemente to Rancho Bernardo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Clemente to Rancho Bernardo is 49 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from San Clemente to Rancho Bernardo.
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