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

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There are 11 ways to get from Santa Cruz to San Clemente by bus, plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    6h 46m
    $107–573

  2. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    8h 30m
    $55–212

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 32m
    $82–154

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    15h 1m
    $160–339

  5. Drive 400 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to San Clementecar car 400 mi
    6h 59m
    $73–106

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

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    7h 18m
    $143–681

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

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    7h 47m
    $532–828

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

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - 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 31m
    $218–839

  9. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    9h 11m
    $226–882

  10. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    4. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    5. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    10h 2m
    $276–809

  11. Bus, train via Gilroy

    1. Take the bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus bus 68
    3. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Clemente Piertrain train
    14h 53m
    $69–107

Santa Cruz to San Clemente by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 521.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Front to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside in around 13h 32m.

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