How much does a train ticket cost from San Diego to San Clemente?

The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to San Clemente start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £18. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from San Diego to San Clemente is 1h 12m, covering a distance of 52 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 9m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Diego to San Clemente route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 16 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to San Clemente?

The earliest train from San Diego to San Clemente departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 20:10.

Train San Diego to San Clemente from £16 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from San Diego to San Clemente on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:10	Old Town San Diego	1h 9m	07:19	San Clemente Pier	CheapestFastest
Train	06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1h 18m	07:19	San Clemente Pier	No tags
Train	06:01	Santa Fe Depot	1h 18m	07:19	San Clemente Pier	No tags
Train	07:01	Santa Fe Depot	1h 18m	08:19	San Clemente Pier	No tags
Train	07:01	Santa Fe Depot	1h 18m	08:19	San Clemente Pier	No tags

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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 £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16train per day

1h 12mAverage duration

52 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,751 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5751 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £18

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

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

How much does a train ticket cost from San Diego to San Clemente?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to San Clemente start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £18. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to San Clemente?
The average train journey time from San Diego to San Clemente is 1h 12m, covering a distance of 52 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 9m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to San Clemente route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 16 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to San Clemente?
The earliest train from San Diego to San Clemente departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 20:10.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

25/01

£16

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£16

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£16

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£16

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£16

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£16

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£16

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£16

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to San Clemente, US was searched and found on 25 Jan 2026 with a price of £16

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 £16 to £25 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 £16, which is on 2026-01-28.