There are 4 ways to get from Santa Paula to San Clemente by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oxnard to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 6m$45–92Drive 125.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Paula to San Clementecar 125.3 mi
2h 15m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Oxnard to Los Angelesbus Ans 6241
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 31mTrain via Camarillo station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Camarillo Amtrak to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 22m$38–88
Santa Paula to San Clemente by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Paula to San Clemente is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Paula to San Clemente is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Paula to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via Oxnard, Los Angeles and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Paula to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Oxnard and arriving at San Clemente Pier Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Santa Paula and San Clemente is 146 miles. The road distance is 126 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Paula to San Clemente without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Santa Paula to San Clemente, including transfers.
Santa Paula to San Clemente bus services, operated by American Star Tours, depart from Oxnard station.
Santa Paula to San Clemente train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oxnard station.
The best way to get from Santa Paula to San Clemente is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Santa Paula, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oxnard to San Clemente Pier Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via Oxnard, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 6h 31m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oxnard to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Camarillo Amtrak to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Oxnard to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Paula to San Clemente bus services, operated by American Star Tours, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Santa Paula to San Clemente train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Clemente Pier Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Paula to San Clemente is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Santa Paula to San Clemente.
There are 244+ hotels available in San Clemente.





