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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Jose, CA to San Clemente, CA
Cheapest price
$164
Average price
$166
Fastest journey
11 h 52 m
Average duration
12 h 24 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
583 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Jose, CA to San Clemente, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Jose, CA to San Clemente, CA will cost around $166 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $164.
It's difficult to get from San Jose, CA to San Clemente, CA without transferring at least once.
4782 AMTRAK · 782 Pacific Surfliner5:35 AM12h02San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA5:37 PMSan Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA$1641One-way1 transfer- 4770 AMTRAK · 770 Pacific Surfliner11:45 PM11h52San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA11:37 AMSan Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA$1641One-way1 transfer
- 4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner9:15 AM12h22San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA9:37 PMSan Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA$1641One-way1 transfer
- 523 Capitol Corridor · 4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner8:17 AM13h20Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA9:37 PMSan Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA$1701One-way2 transfers
- 4770 AMTRAK · 770 Pacific Surfliner11:45 PM11h52San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA11:37 AMSan Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA$1641One-way1 transfer
- 4782 AMTRAK · 782 Pacific Surfliner5:35 AM12h02San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA5:37 PMSan Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA$1641One-way1 transfer
- 4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner9:15 AM12h22San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA9:37 PMSan Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA$1641One-way1 transfer
- 523 Capitol Corridor · 4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner8:17 AM13h20Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA9:37 PMSan Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA$1701One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for San Jose, CA to San Clemente, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to San Clemente, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $101. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $101, and a flight costs an average of $241.
Distance: 362 miles (583 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$122 Average price | $110 Average price Cheapest | $289 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 34m Average total duration 12h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 55m Average total duration 12h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration Fastest 4h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to San Clemente, CA:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Jose, CA to San Clemente, CA costing on average $122 (€99).
A train is $179 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Jose, CA to San Clemente, CA costing on average $289 (€234).
Other travel options to San Clemente, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 4m.
Train takes on average 12h 25m.
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San Jose, CA to San Clemente, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 05:37PM | Duration 12h02 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:17AM | Arrival Time 09:37PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $170 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 09:37PM | Duration 12h22 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 12:37AM | Duration 12h02 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 01:37AM | Duration 12h02 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 04:37AM | Duration 12h22 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 11:37AM | Duration 11h52 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $164 |
Live departures
San Jose, CA to San Clemente, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Jose, CA to San Clemente, CA buses for today, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4770 AMTRAK · 770 Pacific Surfliner | 11:45 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 11h52 | 11:37 AM San Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA | 1 transfer | |
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| 4782 AMTRAK · 782 Pacific Surfliner | 5:35 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 12h02 | 5:37 PM San Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 523 Capitol Corridor · 4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner | 8:17 AM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 13h20 | 9:37 PM San Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA | 2 transfers | |
| 4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner | 9:15 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 12h22 | 9:37 PM San Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Bus from San Jose, CA to San Clemente, CA
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Buses from San Jose, CA to San Clemente, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 12h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $120 (€98) but you can travel from only $101 (€82) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 05:34, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 362 miles (583 km) distance in 12h 2m.
Distance 362 miles (583 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $120 (€98) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 12h 2m |
First bus 5:34 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Bus from San Jose, CA to San Clemente, CA
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