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How to get fromSanta Clara to San Clementeby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 12 ways to get from Santa Clara to San Clemente by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    5h 25m
    $94–552

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    7h 10m
    $42–192

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    10h 4m
    $68–112

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    14h 18m
    $154–331

  5. Drive 404.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Clara to San Clementecar car 404.5 mi
    6h 52m
    $74–107

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    5h 58m
    $130–660

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    6h 26m
    $518–808

  8. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    7h 11m
    $204–818

  9. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    8h 6m
    $266–793

  10. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    7h 50m
    $212–862

  11. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CAbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillobus bus 1
    12h 22m
    $54–61

  12. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 49m
    $76–146

Santa Clara to San Clemente by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 489.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Santa Clara, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Los Angeles in around 14h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino & Jefferson to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo via Tully & King, San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA, Chinatown Station, 5th Street Station, Long Beach Blvd & 5th NE, 7th & Channel SE, and 7Th-Channel in around 12h 22m.

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