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Journey Information
There are 53 intercity buses per day from San Clemente to San Diego. Traveling by bus from San Clemente to San Diego usually takes around 40 minutes, but the fastest Calimex bus can make the trip in 20 minutes.
| Distance | 56 mi (90 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 20m |
| Cheapest price | $39.85 |
| Trips per day | 53 |
| Most frequent service | Calimex |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from San Clemente to San Diego?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from San Clemente to San Diego. 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 | 53 | 0h 40m | $40.14 |
Book Calimex from San Clemente to San Diego from $40. There are 53 trips per day offered by Calimex from San Clemente to San Diego and you can expect on average to pay for a Calimex ticket to San Diego. In San Clemente, Calimex departs to San Diego from 504 Avenida De La Estrella and 6 other stations. In San Diego, Calimex arrives at 3154 El Cajon Blvd and one other station.
An average trip on Calimex from San Clemente to San Diego takes 0 hours and 40 minutes , while the fastest available Calimex trip will get you to San Diego in 0 hours and 20 minutes .
On weekends, Calimex offers 46 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to San Diego.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 40 minutes to cover the 56 miles from San Clemente to San Diego. However, the fastest bus only takes 20 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from San Clemente to San Diego for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, 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 10:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from San Clemente to San Diego, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 53 scheduled buses that travel from San Clemente to San Diego every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from San Clemente to San Diego without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from San Clemente to San Diego; ticket prices start at $21.00.
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 does the bus leave from in San Clemente?
Main departure station: 504 Avenida De La Estrella
Buses to San Diego leave from 7 stations in San Clemente.
All bus stations in San Clemente:
504 Avenida De La Estrella
529 East Avenida Pico
3971 South El Camino Real
2400 S El Camino Real
76 Gas Station
590 Camino De Estrella
1626 North El Camino Real
Where does the bus arrive in San Diego?
Main arrival station: 3154 El Cajon Blvd
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in San Diego.
All bus stations in San Diego:
3154 El Cajon Blvd
San Ysidro Transit Center
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