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How to get fromSanta Maria to San Clementeby train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 14m
    $82–172

  2. Drive 219.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Maria to San Clementecar car 219.1 mi
    3h 57m
    $40–58

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Camarillo stationbus bus 80 / ...
    3. Take the train from Camarillo Amtrak to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    8h 49m
    $43–92

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus Lax Linq
    8h 57m
    $139–197

Santa Maria to San Clemente by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transit Center to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Santa Maria Public Airport, Santa Maria Airport, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, and Oceanside in around 8h 57m.

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