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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to San Clementeby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to San Clemente by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 25m
    $90–190

  2. Drive 246.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to San Clementecar car 246.7 mi
    4h 31m
    $45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 52m
    $52–80

  4. Fly San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBP - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    5h 34m
    $192–402

  5. Fly San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBP - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    6h 7m
    $248–500

  6. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    7h 28m
    $217–321

San Luis Obispo to San Clemente by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to San Clemente Pier Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 7h 52m.

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