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How to get fromSanta Barbara to San Clemente Pierby train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to San Clemente Pier by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 40m
    $90–150
  2. Drive  156.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to San Clemente Piercar car 156.5 mi
    2h 46m
    $27–39
  3. 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 29m
    $88–292

Santa Barbara to San Clemente Pier by train (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and San Clemente Pier, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Clemente Pier Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $90–150 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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