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Journey Information
There are 96 intercity buses per day from East Los Angeles to San Clemente. Traveling by bus from East Los Angeles to San Clemente usually takes around 2 hours and 1 minute, but the fastest Calimex bus can make the trip in just one hour and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 52 mi (84 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 55m |
| Cheapest price | $39.85 |
| Trips per day | 96 |
| Most frequent service | Calimex |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from East Los Angeles to San Clemente?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from East Los Angeles to San Clemente. Calimex connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calimex | 96 | 2h 2m | $40.14 |
Book Calimex from East Los Angeles to San Clemente from $40. There are 96 trips per day offered by Calimex from East Los Angeles to San Clemente and you can expect on average to pay for a Calimex ticket to San Clemente. In East Los Angeles, Calimex departs to San Clemente from 452 South Ditman Ave and 2 other stations. In San Clemente, Calimex arrives at 504 Avenida De La Estrella and 7 other stations.
An average trip on Calimex from East Los Angeles to San Clemente takes 2 hours and 2 minutes , while the fastest available Calimex trip will get you to San Clemente in 1 hours and 55 minutes .
On weekends, Calimex offers 96 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to San Clemente.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 2 hours to cover the 52 miles from East Los Angeles to San Clemente. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 55 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from East Los Angeles to San Clemente, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in East Los Angeles?
Main departure station: 452 South Ditman Ave
Buses to San Clemente leave from 3 stations in East Los Angeles.
All bus stations in East Los Angeles:
452 South Ditman Ave
1231 S Atlantic Blvd
3949 Dennison St
Where does the bus arrive in San Clemente?
Main arrival station: 76 Gas Station
Buses arrive in San Clemente at 8 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in San Clemente:
76 Gas Station
504 Avenida De La Estrella
1626 North El Camino Real
Avenida Vista Hermosa
529 East Avenida Pico
590 Camino De Estrella
3971 South El Camino Real
2400 S El Camino Real
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