Train from San Diego, CA, US to San Clemente, US: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for San Diego to San Clemente on November 29
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Santa Fe Depot
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Old Town San Diego
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Santa Fe Depot
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Old Town San Diego
San Clemente PierNo tags
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Santa Fe Depot
San Clemente PierNo tags

Get from San Diego to San Clemente

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 1 hour 12 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
1h 12mAverage Duration
56 milesDistance
8kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Diego, CA, US to San Clemente, US by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from San Diego to San Clemente?

    The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to San Clemente start from $23. The average price for this train route is around $23. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from San Diego to San Clemente?

    The average train ride duration from San Diego to San Clemente is 1h 12m, covering a distance of 56 miles (89 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 9m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators service the San Diego to San Clemente route?

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 5 trains available per day.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from San Diego to San Clemente?

    The earliest train departs from San Diego to San Clemente at 2:01pm. And the latest train departs at 5:10pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11/27
$21
11/28
$21
Today
$21
11/30
$21
12/01
$21
12/02
$21
12/03
$21
12/04
$21
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to San Clemente, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego, CA, US to San Clemente, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $33 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to San Clemente, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-30.

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