What is the cheapest way to get from Carson to San Clemente?

The cheapest way to get from Carson to San Clemente is to bus which costs $5 - $6 and takes 4h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carson to San Clemente?

The fastest way to get from Carson to San Clemente is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $9 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Carson and San Clemente?

No, there is no direct bus from Carson to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Carson St + Moneta Av and arriving at El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo via Long Beach Blvd & 5th NE and 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Carson to San Clemente?

The distance between Carson and San Clemente is 70 miles. The road distance is 53.8 miles.

How do I travel from Carson to San Clemente without a car?

The best way to get from Carson to San Clemente without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $12 - $17.

How long does it take to get from Carson to San Clemente?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Carson to San Clemente, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carson to San Clemente bus from?

Carson to San Clemente bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from 7Th-Channel station.

Train or bus from Carson to San Clemente?

The best way to get from Carson to San Clemente is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $12 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $6 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Carson to San Clemente bus arrive?

Carson to San Clemente bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo station.

Can I drive from Carson to San Clemente?

Yes, the driving distance between Carson to San Clemente is 54 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Carson to San Clemente.

Where can I stay near San Clemente?

There are 253+ hotels available in San Clemente.

Carson to San Clemente - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and tram

There are 4 ways to get from Carson to San Clemente by train, bus, car, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to San Clemente Piertrain OC Line
3h 35m
$13–17
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillobus 1
4h 31m
$5–6
Drive 53.5 mi
1. Drive from Carson to San Clementecar 53.5 mi
56 min
$10–15
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 37m
$20–43

Carson to San Clemente by bus, tram, and train

8Weekly Services

3h 35mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Carson to San Clemente.

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Distance: 69.5 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

Metrolink Trains operates a train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to San Clemente Pier once daily. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, OCTA operates a bus from 7Th-Channel to El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo hourly. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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