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

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There are 9 ways to get from Vancouver to San Clemente by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PDX - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    7h 19m
    $107–356

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus bus
    26h 54m
    $164–323

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    34h 23m
    $403–834

  4. Drive 1,032.4 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to San Clementecar car 1,032.4 mi
    17h 23m
    $189–273

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PDX - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    7h 49m
    $133–284

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PDX - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    8h 32m
    $242–491

  7. Tram, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 76 bus, line 43 bus, train

    1. Take the tram from Expo Center station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PDX - SNA
    3. Take the bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Macarthur-Harborbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    5. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    9h 15m
    $113–502

  8. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PDX - 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
    9h 45m
    $166–455

  9. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PDX - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    9h 50m
    $214–493

Vancouver to San Clemente by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,017.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Vancouver, WA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from E 15th St & Broadway to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via NW 5th & Davis, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 26h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vancouver Station to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 34h 23m.

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