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

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There are 8 ways to get from Tucson to San Clemente by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    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 57m
    $432–810

  2. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane TUS - CLD
    8h 50m
    $76–432

  3. 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 44m
    $98–128

  4. 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
    $311–478

  5. Drive  457.7 mi

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

  6. 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 44m
    $382–768

  7. 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
    8h
    $92–516

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to El Montebus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    3. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillobus bus 1
    17h 13m
    $94–130

Tucson to San Clemente by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration12h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 445.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) every 4 hours.

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