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How to get fromVenice Beach to San Clementeby tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Venice Beach to San Clemente by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 40m
    $24–50

  2. Line 33 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Venice / Washington to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Clemente Piertrain train OC Line
    4h 1m
    $12–17

  3. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Venice / Washington to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 49m
    $24–32

  4. Drive 70.9 mi

    1. Drive from Venice Beach to San Clementecar car 70.9 mi
    1h 18m
    $13–19

  5. Line 33 bus, train via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda

    1. Take the bus from Venice / Washington to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 45m
    $21–47

Venice Beach to San Clemente by bus, tram, subway, and train

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 83.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Venice Beach, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Venice / Washington to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 4h 49m.

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