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How to get fromResearch Triangle to San Clementeby plane, train, train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Research Triangle to San Clemente by plane, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeRDU - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain
    7h 56m
    $246–700

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeRDU - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain
    9h 26m
    $174–520

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain
    2d 23h
    $283–723

  4. Drive 2,500.3 mi

    1. Drive from Research Triangle to San Clementecar2,500.3 mi
    41h 27m
    $457–660

  5. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeRDU - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain
    11h 49m
    $207–479

  6. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeRDU - LGB
    2. Take the train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to San Clementetrain
    11h 36m
    $188–724

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeRDU - ONT
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to San Clemente Piertrain
    12h 5m
    $239–926

  8. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)planeRDU - CLD
    11h 48m
    $182–725

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Research Triangle to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Cary, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 23h. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 4 times a day.

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