What is the cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Whittier?

The cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Whittier is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 57 min.

What is the fastest way to get from San Clemente to Whittier?

The fastest way to get from San Clemente to Whittier is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between San Clemente and Whittier?

No, there is no direct bus from San Clemente to Whittier. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo and arriving at Workman Mill / College via 7th / Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

Is there a direct train between San Clemente and Whittier?

No, there is no direct train from San Clemente to Whittier. However, there are services departing from San Clemente Pier Amtrak and arriving at Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs via Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from San Clemente to Whittier?

The distance between San Clemente and Whittier is 54 miles. The road distance is 51 miles.

How do I travel from San Clemente to Whittier without a car?

The best way to get from San Clemente to Whittier without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $35 - $50.

How long does it take to get from San Clemente to Whittier?

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from San Clemente to Whittier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Clemente to Whittier bus from?

San Clemente to Whittier bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo station.

Where do I catch the San Clemente to Whittier train from?

San Clemente to Whittier train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Clemente Pier Amtrak station.

Train or bus from San Clemente to Whittier?

The best way to get from San Clemente to Whittier is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $35 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 577 bus, which costs $24 - $29 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the San Clemente to Whittier bus arrive?

San Clemente to Whittier bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.

Where does the San Clemente to Whittier train arrive?

San Clemente to Whittier train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from San Clemente to Whittier?

Yes, the driving distance between San Clemente to Whittier is 51 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from San Clemente to Whittier.

Where can I stay near Whittier?

There are 1427+ hotels available in Whittier.

San Clemente to Whittier - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 577 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Clemente to Whittier by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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best
1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 15m
$39–50
Drive 50.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Clemente to Whittiercar 50.7 mi
57 min
$10–14
Bus, line 577 bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to 7Th-Channelbus 1
2. Take the bus from 7th / Channel to Workman Mill / Collegebus 577
3h 51m
$24–29
Train, line 7 bus
1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain OC Line
2. Take the bus from C Line Station to Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Streetbus 7
3h 10m
Train, line 1 bus
1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Norwalk/Imperial to Norwalk Boulevard and Beverly Boulevard-bus 1
3h 31m

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Distance: 54.2 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $9–24 and the journey takes 1h. Metrolink Trains also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to Whittier via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, and Workman Mill / College in around 3h 51m.

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