There are 3 ways to get from San Clemente to Santa Clarita by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain AV Line
3h 34m$29–53Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to 7Th-Channelbus 1
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 24m$16–23Drive 92.6 mi
- Drive from San Clemente to Santa Claritacar 92.6 mi
1h 40m$17–25
San Clemente to Santa Clarita by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Santa Clarita is to bus which costs $16 - $23 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from San Clemente to Santa Clarita is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from San Clemente to Santa Clarita station. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo and arriving at Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station, Broadway / 7th and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from San Clemente to Santa Clarita. However, there are services departing from San Clemente Pier Amtrak and arriving at Newhall via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between San Clemente and Santa Clarita is 95 miles. The road distance is 93.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Clemente to Santa Clarita without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $28 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from San Clemente to Santa Clarita, including transfers.
San Clemente to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo station.
San Clemente to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Clemente Pier Amtrak station.
The best way to get from San Clemente to Santa Clarita is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $28 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $23 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and Santa Clarita, CA, USA?
You can take a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Newhall via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station, 6th / Broadway, Broadway / 7th, Alameda / Los Angeles, and Los Angeles in around 6h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Newhall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to 7Th-Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
San Clemente to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.
San Clemente to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Clemente to Santa Clarita is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from San Clemente to Santa Clarita.
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