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

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

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SEA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    7h 8m
    $175–443

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SEA - 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
    9h 37m
    $93–422

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    33h 14m
    $235–352

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    37h 43m
    $789–1,212

  5. Drive  1,196.4 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to San Clementecar car 1,196.4 mi
    20h 14m
    $219–316

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    7h 39m
    $175–391

  7. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SEA - 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
    8h 55m
    $145–429

  8. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    8h 15m
    $119–458

  9. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SEA - LGB
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    9h 9m
    $104–384

  10. Fly Paine Field County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PAE - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    9h 13m
    $210–994

  11. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SEA - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    9h 34m

Seattle to San Clemente by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,132.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside in around 33h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 37h 43m.

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