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Compare train and bus for Fullerton, CA to San Clemente, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fullerton, CA to San Clemente, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €17, while a bus costs an average of €35.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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€17 Average price Cheapest | €35 Average price | €14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Fullerton, CA to San Clemente, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Fullerton, CA to San Clemente, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Fullerton, CA to San Clemente, CA:
A train is €18 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fullerton, CA to San Clemente, CA costing on average €35.
Other travel options to San Clemente, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 25m.
Tickets start at around €17 compared to roughly €14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€3. The journey takes 55m versus 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Fullerton, CA to San Clemente, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Fullerton, CA to San Clemente, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

3:59 AM 0h43 Fullerton, CA 4:42 AM San Clemente, CA €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:59 AM 0h43 Fullerton, CA 4:42 AM San Clemente, CA €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:59 AM 0h43 Fullerton, CA 4:42 AM San Clemente, CA €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Fullerton, CA to San Clemente, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Fullerton, CA to San Clemente, CA:
A train is €18 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fullerton, CA to San Clemente, CA costing on average €35.
Other travel options to San Clemente, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 25m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fullerton, CA and San Clemente, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA and arrive in San Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Anaheim, CA and arrive in San Clemente, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Clemente, CA by train.
- Travel with Futura Net, Infobus to go to San Clemente, CA by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 11 direct buses per day with Futura Net, Infobus.
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