How to Travel from

San Clemente to Palm Desert

by Route or Car

United States of America San Clemente Palm Desert

Cheapest

By car (206 km)

2 h 12 min

206 km.

from $11

Other

Train, bus via San Bernardino, Train, bus via San Bernardino

6 h 27 min

118 km.

from $16.22

Train, bus via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, Train, bus via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission

5 h 37 min

118 km.

from $5.43

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton

Ave. Duration:

1h 1m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$7.65–$76.54

Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Fullerton

Ave. Duration:

43 min

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$7.02–$76.54

Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm

Ave. Duration:

2h 40m

Frequency:

Once daily

Metrolink Trains

Phone:

(800) 371-LINK (5465)

Website:

metrolinktrains.com

Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton

Ave. Duration:

1h 1m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$9.57–$12.12

Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Fullerton

Ave. Duration:

47 min

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$8.93–$10.84

Train from San Clemente Pier station to San

Ave. Duration:

2h 6m

Frequency:

4 times a week

Estimated price:

$15.31–$19.14

Bus operators

OCTA

Phone:

+1 714-560-6282

Website:

octa.net

Bus from Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico to Laguna

Ave. Duration:

1h 12m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$2.31

Sunline Transit

Phone:

+1 760-343-3451

Website:

sunline.org/

Bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Hwy

Ave. Duration:

2h 25m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$0.59–$1.16

What is the cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Palm Desert?

The cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Palm Desert is to train and bus via San Bernardino which costs $14.13 - $18.48 and takes 6h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Clemente to Palm Desert?

The fastest way to get from San Clemente to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $22.83 - $33.70 .

Is there a direct bus between San Clemente and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from San Clemente to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico and arriving at Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Harbor-East Shuttle Area and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from San Clemente to Palm Desert?

The distance between San Clemente and Palm Desert is 234 km. The road distance is 207 km.

How do I travel from San Clemente to Palm Desert without a car?

The best way to get from San Clemente to Palm Desert without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 41m and costs .

How long does it take to get from San Clemente to Palm Desert?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from San Clemente to Palm Desert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Clemente to Palm Desert bus from?

San Clemente to Palm Desert bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico station.

Where does the San Clemente to Palm Desert bus arrive?

San Clemente to Palm Desert bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7 station.

Can I drive from San Clemente to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between San Clemente to Palm Desert is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from San Clemente to Palm Desert.

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

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Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, formerly the Living Desert Museum, is a non-profit zoo and desert botanical garden located in Palm Desert, Riverside County, California, United States. The Living Desert is home to over 500 animals representing over 150 species and welcomes over 500,000 visitors annually. Situated in the Sonoran Desert of the Coachella Valley and Santa Rosa Mountains foothills near Palm Springs, California, The Living Desert is set on 1,200 acres, with 80 developed as zoo and gardens.

Palm Desert

Palm Desert is a city in the Coachella Valley region of Riverside County, California. The city is located in the Colorado Desert arm of the Sonoran Desert, about 14 miles (23 km) east of Palm Springs, 121 miles (195 km) northeast of San Diego and 122 miles (196 km) east of Los Angeles. The population was 51,163 at the 2020 census, and the city has been one of the state's fastest-growing since 1980, when its population was 11,801.

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Transport providers

Train operators

Amtrak

Metrolink Trains

Bus operators

OCTA

Sunline Transit

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Palm Desert?

What is the fastest way to get from San Clemente to Palm Desert?

Is there a direct bus between San Clemente and Palm Desert?

How far is it from San Clemente to Palm Desert?

How do I travel from San Clemente to Palm Desert without a car?

How long does it take to get from San Clemente to Palm Desert?

Where do I catch the San Clemente to Palm Desert bus from?

Where does the San Clemente to Palm Desert bus arrive?

Can I drive from San Clemente to Palm Desert?

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?