Rome2Rio

How to get fromSan Clemente to Santa Monica Pierby train, tram, bus, or car

Find Transport to Santa Monica Pier

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from San Clemente to Santa Monica Pier by train, tram, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2h 44m
    $25–46

  2. Train, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    3h 41m
    $11–16

  3. Train, line 33 bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    3h 41m
    $22–44

  4. Drive 73.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Clemente to Santa Monica Piercar car 73.3 mi
    1h 21m
    $14–20

San Clemente to Santa Monica Pier by train, subway, tram, and foot

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Clemente to Santa Monica Pier.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 81.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Clemente to Santa Monica Pier. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, take the vehicle to Downtown Santa Monica Station, then walk to Santa Monica Pier. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Broadway / Ocean via Los Angeles and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 3h 41m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides