There are 7 ways to get from San Clemente to Williston by train, plane, train (Amtrak), 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.
Train to San Diego International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane SAN - XWA
8h 1m$140–499Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain
- Take the train from Portland to Williston Amtraktrain
2d 10h$627–1,437Drive 1,541.2 mi
- Drive from San Clemente to Willistoncar 1,541.2 mi
26h 16m$282–407Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane LAX - XWA
9h 29m$164–555Train to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly
- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane CLD - XWA
10h$174–636Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly
- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane SNA - XWA
10h 16m$163–621Train to Ontario International Airport, fly
- Take the train from San Clemente Pier to San Bernardino Depottrain
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane ONT - XWA
10h 40m$174–475
San Clemente to Williston by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Williston is to train and fly which costs $140 - $500 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from San Clemente to Williston is to train and fly which takes 8h 1m and costs $140 - $500.
No, there is no direct train from San Clemente to Williston. However, there are services departing from San Clemente Pier Amtrak and arriving at Williston Amtrak via Los Angeles and Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.
The distance between San Clemente and Williston is 1365 miles. The road distance is 1550.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Clemente to Williston without a car is to train which takes 2 days 10h and costs $600 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from San Clemente to Williston, including transfers.
San Clemente to Williston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Clemente Pier Amtrak station.
Williston is 2h ahead of San Clemente. It is currently 8:01 PM in San Clemente and 10:01 PM in Williston.
San Clemente to Williston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Clemente to Williston is 1550 miles. It takes approximately 26h 16m to drive from San Clemente to Williston.
What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and Williston, ND, USA?
You can take a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Williston Amtrak via Los Angeles and Portland in around 2d 10h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Williston Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
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