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How to get fromSeattle to San Clementeby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, tram, 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, tram, 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 35m
    $138–456

  2. Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SEA - LGB
    3. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    9h 14m
    $98–405

  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 13m
    $201–380

  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
    $473–936

  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
    8h 6m
    $174–484

  7. 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 38m
    $343–511

  8. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SEA - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    9h 22m
    $113–472

  9. 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 16m
    $200–944

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

    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 58m
    $177–475

  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
    10h 4m
    $119–428

Seattle to San Clemente by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,134.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 37h 43m.

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