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

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There are 10 ways to get from Tacoma to San Clemente by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly 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 15m
    $185–403

  2. Fly 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 47m
    $108–452

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    33h 27m
    $221–346

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    36h 55m
    $768–1,179

  5. Drive  1,165.4 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to San Clementecar car 1,165.4 mi
    19h 41m
    $200–288

  6. Fly 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 46m
    $175–351

  7. Fly 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 2m
    $145–419

  8. Fly 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 23m
    $119–458

  9. Fly 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 17m
    $114–414

  10. Fly 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 42m

Tacoma to San Clemente by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,139.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone G to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside in around 33h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tacoma to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 36h 55m.

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