What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to San Clemente?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to San Clemente is to bus and train which costs $75 - $130 and takes 14h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to San Clemente?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to San Clemente is to fly and train which takes 5h 31m and costs $100 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and San Clemente?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via San Francisco Bus Station, Los Angeles and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 9m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to San Clemente?

The distance between Santa Rosa and San Clemente is 587 miles. The road distance is 489.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to San Clemente without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 50m and costs $75 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to San Clemente?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Santa Rosa to San Clemente, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to San Clemente bus from?

Santa Rosa to San Clemente bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Train or bus from Santa Rosa to San Clemente?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to San Clemente is to train which takes 18h 24m and costs $180 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 16h 9m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to San Clemente bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to San Clemente bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & Fremont St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to San Clemente?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to San Clemente is 490 miles. It takes approximately 8h 12m to drive from Santa Rosa to San Clemente.

Where can I stay near San Clemente?

There are 254+ hotels available in San Clemente.

Santa Rosa to San Clemente - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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

Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane STS - SAN
2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain
5h 31m
$108–582
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane STS - LAX
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain
6h 22m
$72–345
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Clemente Piertrain
14h 50m
$77–126
Train
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the train from Emeryville to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain
18h 24m
$183–379
Drive 486.9 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to San Clementecar 486.9 mi
8h 12m
$89–129
Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane STS - BUR
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain
6h 48m
$91–482
Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane STS - SNA
2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus
3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain
7h 35m
$89–478
Fly to Ontario International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane STS - ONT
2. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to San Clemente Piertrain
7h 44m
$95–542
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus
16h 9m
$95–176
Bus, train via Oakland
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
18h 54m
$159–345

Santa Rosa to San Clemente by bus and train

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14h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 583.2 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, Emeryville, and Los Angeles in around 18h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via San Francisco Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 16h 9m.

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