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

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

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  1. Fly Tampa to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane TPA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    9h 43m
    $174–662

  2. Fly Tampa to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TPA - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    10h 26m
    $154–510

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Clemente Piertrain train
    2d 15h
    $1,034–1,680

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    5. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillobus bus 1
    2d 16h
    $476–736

  5. Drive  2,443 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to San Clementecar car 2,443 mi
    39h 51m
    $446–644

  6. Fly Tampa to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane TPA - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    13h 8m
    $194–818

  7. Fly Tampa to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane TPA - CLD
    12h 32m
    $163–674

  8. Train to Orlando, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MCO - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    11h 55m
    $297–569

  9. Fly Tampa to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane TPA - 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
    13h 55m
    $187–671

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    3d 14h
    $2,197–3,430

Tampa to San Clemente by bus, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,034Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,160.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 43m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 2d 16h. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 5 times a day.

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