There are 5 ways to get from San Clemente to Whittier by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 15m$39–50Bus, line 577 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to 7Th-Channelbus 1
- Take the bus from 7th / Channel to Workman Mill / Collegebus 577
3h 44m$3–4Drive 50.7 mi
- Drive from San Clemente to Whittiercar 50.7 mi
57 min$10–14Train, line 7 bus
- Take the train from San Clemente Pier to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain OC Line
- Take the bus from C Line Station to Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Streetbus 7
3h 10mTrain, line 1 bus
- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Norwalk/Imperial to Norwalk Boulevard and Beverly Boulevard-bus 1
3h 31m
San Clemente to Whittier by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Whittier is to bus and line 577 bus which costs $3 - $4 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from San Clemente to Whittier is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $9 - $14.
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 44m.
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.
The distance between San Clemente and Whittier is 54 miles. The road distance is 51 miles.
The best way to get from San Clemente to Whittier without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from San Clemente to Whittier, including transfers.
San Clemente to Whittier bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo station.
San Clemente to Whittier train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Clemente Pier Amtrak station.
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 $3 - $4 and takes 3h 44m.
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 $12–26 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 Workman Mill / College via 7Th-Channel and 7th / Channel in around 3h 44m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Clemente Pier to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- 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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from 7th / Channel to Workman Mill / College
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 562-929-5550
- Website
- norwalk.org
Bus from C Line Station to Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.norwalk.org/departments_services/norwalk_transit_system_nts/index.php
Bus from Norwalk/Imperial to Norwalk Boulevard and Beverly Boulevard-
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.norwalk.org/departments_services/norwalk_transit_system_nts/index.php
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More Questions & Answers
San Clemente to Whittier bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.
San Clemente to Whittier train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Clemente to Whittier is 51 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from San Clemente to Whittier.
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