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San Diego - San Clemente Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 2 daily train trips between San Diego and San Clemente. The average train journey from San Diego to San Clemente takes one hour and 15 minutes, but some Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train trips are as short as one hour and 9 minutes.

Distance56 mi (90 km)
Fastest train1h 9m
Lowest priceUS$15.00
Trains per day3
Most frequent serviceAmtrak
Train lines2

Price trends for trains from San Diego to San Clemente

Monthly average prices

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Prices as travel date approaches

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Which train should you take from San Diego to San Clemente?

2 train services operate from San Diego to San Clemente. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak11h 17mUS$21.08
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner11h 14mUS$20.81
  • Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from San Diego to San Clemente every day, as well as 2 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from US$15.

  • The Pacific Surfliner is Amtrak’s passenger train service that runs along the Pacific coast of Southern California, connecting San Luis Obispo to the north with San Diego to the south. The line is among the most famous Amtrak routes due to the unique scenic views it presents, as the train parallels the coastline for large portions of the 268-mile railroad stretch. The Pacific Surfliner offers first-class amenities like onboard restrooms, free WiFi, seats with extra legroom and power outlets, as well as storage racks for surfboards. On average, the service offers 1 train trips from San Diego to San Clemente every day, and prices for a one-way train ticket start from US$15.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between San Diego and San Clemente is approximately 56 miles, or 90 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 15 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 9 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from San Diego to San Clemente. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs San Diego at 4:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 5:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

Trains leave the station in San Diego twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to San Clemente with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.

You can also take a train for your return trip from San Clemente to San Diego.

City Information

San Diego

San Diego is known as "America's Finest City" for its sunny weather, white-sand beaches, and dazzling attractions from Belmont Park to SeaWorld. San Diego's 70 miles of pristine beaches include such gems as Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla Cove, and Coronado Beach. The city's strong surfing culture may even inspire you to rent a surfboard and catch the epic waves, bro.

Visitors can spend days getting lost in Balboa Park, a 1,200-acre cultural hub which features 16 museums, immaculate gardens, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The historic heart of the city, Old Town, showcases San Diego's heritage and ties to Mexican culture, while other sights like the USS Midway pay tribute to the city's military and maritime history. Leave time for some evening exploring, too! San Diego is rated the #1 best city for craft beer in America, so don't miss out on the bars in the Gaslamp Quarter: 16 walkable blocks packed with nightlife and young crowds.

Two airports, as well as many bus and train options, mean it is easy to get to San Diego from afar or from nearby cities like Tijuana, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Las Vegas.

Station Information

Where is the train station in San Diego?

Main departure station: 4005 Taylor St

There are two stations in San Diego where you can board the train to San Clemente.

All train stations in San Diego:

  • 4005 Taylor St

  • Santa Fe Depot - 1050 Kettner Blvd

Where is the train station in San Clemente?

Main arrival station: 615 Ave Victoria at San Clemente Pier

San Clemente has one train station.

Train stations in San Clemente:

  • 615 Ave Victoria at San Clemente Pier

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