How to travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Clemente, CA

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from Los Angeles, CA to San Clemente, CA

How to get from Los Angeles, CA to San Clemente, CA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Clemente, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Amtrak580 Pacific Surfliner
    3:10 PM1h27
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    4:37 PMSan Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA
    kr1681One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak580 Pacific Surfliner
    3:10 PM1h27
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    4:37 PMSan Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA
    kr1681One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Amtrak580 Pacific Surfliner
    3:10 PM1h27
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    4:37 PMSan Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA
    kr1681One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak584 Pacific Surfliner
    5:10 PM1h27
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    6:37 PMSan Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA
    kr1681One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak786 Pacific Surfliner
    6:10 PM1h27
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    7:37 PMSan Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA
    kr1681One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak564 Pacific Surfliner
    7:10 AM1h27
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    8:37 AMSan Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA
    kr1681One-way
    0 transfers
  • Futura Net0
    4:00 PM1h42
    Los Angeles, CA
    5:42 PMSan Clemente, CA
    kr3181One-way
    0 transfers
  • Futura Net0
    8:00 PM1h42
    Los Angeles, CA
    9:42 PMSan Clemente, CA
    kr3181One-way
    0 transfers
  • Futura Net0
    9:30 AM1h42
    Los Angeles, CA
    11:12 AMSan Clemente, CA
    kr3181One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Clemente, CA

Travel to San Clemente, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Los Angeles, CA to San Clemente, CA.

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There are 2 options to travel between Los Angeles, CA and San Clemente, CA including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Clemente, CA is a train with an average price of kr167.

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to San Clemente, CA:

A train is kr215 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to San Clemente, CA costing on average kr383.

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Clemente, CA is by train with an average journey time of 1h 56m.

Other travel options to San Clemente, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 12m.

The distance from Los Angeles, CA to San Clemente, CA is approximately 56 miles (91 km).
The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to San Clemente, CA is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and San Clemente, CA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Los Angeles, CA to San Clemente, CA:
  • Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in San Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, CA and arrive in San Clemente, CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Los Angeles, CA to San Clemente, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to San Clemente, CA by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Los Angeles, CA to San Clemente, CA:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains.
Omio customers who travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Clemente, CA often also extend their vacation to go to San Diego, CA, Oceanside, CA, Carlsbad, CA, Santa Barbara, CA, San Juan Capistrano, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between San Clemente, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in San Clemente, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling experience in San Clemente, CA, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal to enjoy its beautiful beaches, explore the charming downtown, and take in the coastal trails.

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