What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to San Clemente?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to San Clemente is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to San Clemente?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to San Clemente is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara (Station) and San Clemente?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara (Station) to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via Los Angeles and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara (Station) and San Clemente?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at San Clemente Pier Amtrak. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara (Station) to San Clemente?

The distance between Santa Barbara (Station) and San Clemente is 168 miles. The road distance is 156.5 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara (Station) to San Clemente without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to San Clemente without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $50 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to San Clemente?

The train from Santa Barbara to San Clemente Pier Amtrak takes 4h 40m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara (Station) to San Clemente bus from?

Santa Barbara (Station) to San Clemente bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara (Station) to San Clemente train from?

Santa Barbara (Station) to San Clemente train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara (Station) to San Clemente?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to San Clemente is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Santa Barbara (Station) to San Clemente bus arrive?

Santa Barbara (Station) to San Clemente bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Santa Barbara (Station) to San Clemente train arrive?

Santa Barbara (Station) to San Clemente train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Clemente Pier Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara (Station) to San Clemente?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara (Station) to San Clemente is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Santa Barbara (Station) to San Clemente.

How do I get a train ticket from Santa Barbara (Station) to San Clemente?

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Where can I stay near San Clemente?

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to San Clemente by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 40m
$50–110
Drive 155.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara (Station) to San Clementecar 155.6 mi
2h 44m
$29–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 2m
$38–57

Santa Barbara (Station) to San Clemente by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 167.1 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara (Station), CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Clemente Pier Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop 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 6h 2m.

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