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

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There are 7 ways to get from Tucson to San Clemente by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, 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 46m
    $489–795

  2. Drive 457.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tucson to San Clementecar car 457.8 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
    $156–342

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park, CA - 2470 E Florence Ave to Santa Anabus bus
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    13h 58m
    $101–138

  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
    $364–803

  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
    $87–476

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Huntington Parkbus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillobus bus 1
    16h 59m
    $96–128

Tucson to San Clemente by train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration12h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest 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 Broadway/Country Club to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo via Downtown Ronstadt Center, 6th Av/Pennington, 12th Av/Canada St, Tucson, Huntington Park, 1st & Shelter H S, 7th & Channel SE, and 7Th-Channel in around 16h 59m.

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