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How to get fromSan Clemente to Temeculaby train, tram, shuttle, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Clemente to Temecula by train, tram, shuttle, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Oceansidetrain train
    2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram tram
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Temecula, CA - 28266 Old Town Front Stshuttle bus Cbx
    3h 14m
    $26–42

  2. Drive 50.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Clemente to Temeculacar car 50.5 mi
    55 min
    $10–14

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Temecula Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2015
    3h 34m
    $29–55

  4. Train, bus via Oceanside

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Oceansidetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Diegobus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Diego to Temecula Bus Stopbus bus
    4h 4m
    $18–31

  5. Train, line 22 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus bus 22
    3. Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Promenade Mallbus bus 61
    6h 1m
    $13–22

San Clemente to Temecula by train, tram, and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 72.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from San Clemente to Temecula. However, you can take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center, take the vehicle to Escondido Transit Center, walk to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY, then take the shuttle to Temecula, CA - 28266 Old Town Front St. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Temecula Bus Stop via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and San Diego in around 3h 34m.

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