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Compare train and bus for San Clemente, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Clemente, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, while a bus costs an average of $49.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Clemente, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $24 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Clemente, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $49 (€41).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 12m.
Tickets start at around $26 (€22) compared to roughly $21 (€18) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$5 (-€4). The journey takes 1h 38m versus 1h 12m 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 San Clemente, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from San Clemente, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 567 Pacific Surfliner8:20 AM1h37San Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA9:57 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 567 Pacific Surfliner8:20 AM1h37San Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA9:57 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 08:33 AM1h33San Clemente, CA10:06 AMLos Angeles, CA$501One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 591 Pacific Surfliner8:20 PM1h37San Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA9:57 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$271One-way0 transfers
- 581 Pacific Surfliner3:20 PM1h37San Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA4:57 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$271One-way0 transfers
- 573 Pacific Surfliner11:20 AM1h37San Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA12:57 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$271One-way0 transfers
- 09:03 PM1h33San Clemente, CA10:36 PMLos Angeles, CA$501One-way0 transfers
- 01:03 PM1h33San Clemente, CA2:36 PMLos Angeles, CA$501One-way0 transfers
- 03:03 PM1h33San Clemente, CA4:36 PMLos Angeles, CA$501One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from San Clemente, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $24 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Clemente, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $49 (€41).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 12m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Clemente, CA and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from San Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from San Clemente, CA and arrive in Los Angeles, CA.
- Travel with Infobus, Futura Net to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with Infobus, Futura Net.
- 7 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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