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

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There are 7 ways to get from Tucson to San Clemente by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane TUS - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    5h 46m
    $462–850

  2. Drive 457.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tucson to San Clementecar car 457.7 mi
    7h 20m
    $84–121

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    12h 47m
    $184–372

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 50m
    $102–161

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TUS - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    6h 34m
    $528–1,158

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane TUS - 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
    7h 59m
    $87–466

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to San Clemente Piertrain train IE-OC Line
    12h 51m
    $98–128

Tucson to San Clemente by train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration12h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 445.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 12h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tucson to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 12h 50m.

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