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How to get fromPortland to San Clementeby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Portland to San Clemente by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PDX - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    6h 38m
    $215–333

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane PDX - LGB
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    8h 45m
    $109–414

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    28h 39m
    $202–305

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    33h 16m
    $691–1,062

  5. Drive  1,023.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to San Clementecar car 1,023.9 mi
    17h 15m
    $170–245

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PDX - SNA
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    6h 44m
    $142–456

  7. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PDX - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    7h 12m
    $165–371

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PDX - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    7h 55m
    $264–508

  9. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PDX - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    9h 14m

  10. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PDX - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train
    9h 21m
    $228–482

Portland to San Clemente by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,012 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside in around 28h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 33h 16m.

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