There are 4 ways to get from South Pasadena to San Clemente by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 46m$22–47Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus 577
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillobus 1
5h 25m$6–11Drive 63.5 mi
- Drive from South Pasadena to San Clementecar 63.5 mi
1h 8m$12–17Train
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Clemente Piertrain OC Line
2h 59m$12–17
South Pasadena to San Clemente by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Pasadena to San Clemente is to bus which costs $5 - $11 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from South Pasadena to San Clemente is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from South Pasadena to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Fair Oaks / Mission and arriving at El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo via Cal State LA Busway Station, El Monte Station - Lower Level and 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from South Pasadena station to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from South Pasadena Station and arriving at San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between South Pasadena and San Clemente is 72 miles. The road distance is 63.8 miles.
The best way to get from South Pasadena to San Clemente without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 2h 46m and costs $21 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from South Pasadena to San Clemente, including transfers.
South Pasadena to San Clemente bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from El Monte Station - Lower Level.
South Pasadena to San Clemente train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from South Pasadena to San Clemente is to train via Los Angeles which takes 2h 46m and costs $21 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $11 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between South Pasadena, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtrak every 2 hours. Tickets cost $20–45 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fair Oaks / Mission to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo via Cal State La Transit Center, Cal State LA Busway Station, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 5h 25m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Clemente Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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More Questions & Answers
South Pasadena to San Clemente bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 7th / Channel station.
South Pasadena to San Clemente train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Clemente Pier Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Pasadena to San Clemente is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from South Pasadena to San Clemente.
There are 262+ hotels available in San Clemente.