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How to get fromSanta Barbara to San Clementeby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to San Clemente by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 40m
    $50–110

  2. Drive 155.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to San Clementecar car 155.9 mi
    2h 45m
    $29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop 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
    6h 2m
    $37–57

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    5h 28m
    $182–272

Santa Barbara to San Clemente by train (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, 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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