CA → CA · about 52 miles
San Clemente to San Diego train schedule
Amtrak runs 77 direct trains a week from San Clemente to San Diego. The fastest takes 1 hour 13 minutes; the first train leaves at 8:38 AM and the last at 9:38 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 77
- Fastest trip
- 1h 13m
- First train
- 8:38 AM
- Last train
- 9:38 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from San Clemente Pier Amtrak and arrives at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:38 AM | 9:52 AM | 1h 14m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:38 AM | 10:52 AM | 1h 14m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:38 AM | 12:52 PM | 1h 14m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:38 PM | 1:52 PM | 1h 14m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:38 PM | 2:52 PM | 1h 14m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:38 PM | 5:52 PM | 1h 14m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:38 PM | 6:52 PM | 1h 14m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:38 PM | 7:52 PM | 1h 14m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:38 PM | 8:52 PM | 1h 14m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:38 PM | 9:52 PM | 1h 14m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:38 PM | 10:51 PM | 1h 13m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in San Clemente Where you get off in San Diego The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in San Clemente
- San Clemente Pier Amtrak Map of San Clemente Pier Amtrak (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in San Diego
Return trip: San Diego to San Clemente
Questions
How long is the train from San Clemente to San Diego?
The fastest direct train takes 1 hour 13 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 14 minutes.
What time is the first train from San Clemente to San Diego?
The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM (Daily) and the last at 9:38 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from San Clemente to San Diego?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in San Clemente?
Trains to San Diego leave from San Clemente Pier Amtrak.