How to get from Santa Barbara to San Clemente by bus and train?

From Santa Barbara to San Clemente by bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara to San Clemente in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 91 bus and finally take the 1 bus from Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor station to El Camino Real-Calle Del Commercio station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 18 min.

378min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 9191
Bus - 11
Walk to San Clemente
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    1.03 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St
    275 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Camino Capistrano-Old Mission
    ID 7055
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    San Clemente Metrolink Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor
    ID 1518
    14 min
  • 7
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    San Clemente - Camino Real and Santa Margarita
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino Real-Calle Del Commercio
    ID 6966
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to San Clemente
    Walk to
    San Clemente
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Barbara to San Clemente by bus and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER, 91 and SC RED

To get from Santa Barbara to San Clemente in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 91 bus and finally take the SC RED bus from San Clemente Metrolink Station station to Del Mar Shopping District station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 30 min.

390min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 9191
Bus - SC REDSC RED
Walk to San Clemente
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    1.03 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St
    275 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Camino Capistrano-Old Mission
    ID 7055
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    San Clemente Metrolink Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avd Pico-El Camino Real
    ID 8355
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Clemente Metrolink Station
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - SC REDSC RED
    Wait for bus
    SC RED
    Red Line: Del Mar - Pier - Outlets
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Mar Shopping District
    ID 14
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Clemente
    Walk to
    San Clemente
    1.59 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara to San Clemente

The distance between Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and San Clemente, Los Angeles is approximately 173.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 378 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara to San Clemente by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is located at Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center).

Train stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Santa Barbara

Bus stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center)
  • Chapala & Anapamu
  • Transit Center

Public transit stations close to San Clemente, Los Angeles

San Clemente is located at San Clemente, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is El Camino Real-Avd Dominguez.

Train stations close to San Clemente:

  • San Clemente Pier Train Station
  • San Clemente Pier Amtrak

Bus stations close to San Clemente:

  • El Camino Real-Avd Dominguez
  • Avd Del Presidente-Ent 3410 Meadowlark
  • El Camino Real-Avd San Luis Rey

Related Routes

Alternative route from Santa Barbara to San Clemente by bus and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER, 91 and SC RED

To get from Santa Barbara to San Clemente in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 91 bus and finally take the SC RED bus from San Clemente Metrolink Station station to Del Mar Shopping District station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 30 min.

390min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 9191
Bus - SC REDSC RED
Walk to San Clemente
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    1.03 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St
    275 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Camino Capistrano-Old Mission
    ID 7055
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    San Clemente Metrolink Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avd Pico-El Camino Real
    ID 8355
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Clemente Metrolink Station
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - SC REDSC RED
    Wait for bus
    SC RED
    Red Line: Del Mar - Pier - Outlets
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Mar Shopping District
    ID 14
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Clemente
    Walk to
    San Clemente
    1.59 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to San Clemente?

    The fastest way takes 378 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 91, Bus line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Barbara to San Clemente?

    The alternative route takes 390 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 91, Bus line SC RED.

  • Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and San Clemente in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Santa Barbara to San Clemente in Los Angeles?

    The PACIFIC SURFLINER train line goes from Santa Barbara station near Santa Barbara to San Diego station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till San Diego station near San Clemente in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Barbara to San Clemente in Los Angeles by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara and San Clemente in Los Angeles by train and bus is about 6 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Santa Barbara to get to San Clemente in Los Angeles?

    Get on the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from the Santa Barbara station near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Santa Barbara and San Clemente in Los Angeles?

    Get off the train at the San Diego stop, which is closest to San Clemente in Los Angeles.

  • When is the first train from Santa Barbara to San Clemente in Los Angeles?

    The first train from Santa Barbara to San Clemente in Los Angeles is Pacific Surfliner. It leaves the Santa Barbara station at 11:53 PM.