There are 3 ways to get from Van Nuys to San Clemente by train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Van Nuys to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 24m$27–55Subway, train
cheapest- Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway Metro B Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Clemente Piertrain OC Line
3h 38m$14–19Drive 77.5 mi
- Drive from Van Nuys to San Clementecar 77.5 mi
1h 25m$15–21
Van Nuys to San Clemente by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Van Nuys to San Clemente is to subway and train which costs $13 - $19 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Van Nuys to San Clemente is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $14 - $21.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Van Nuys and arriving at San Clemente Pier Amtrak. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Van Nuys and San Clemente is 84 miles. The road distance is 77.9 miles.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to San Clemente without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $27 - $55.
The train from Van Nuys to San Clemente Pier Amtrak takes 2h 24m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Van Nuys to San Clemente train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
Van Nuys to San Clemente train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Clemente Pier Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Van Nuys to San Clemente is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Van Nuys to San Clemente.
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What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Clemente Pier Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 2h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Van Nuys to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from North Hollywood Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Clemente Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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