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How to get to San Juan Capistrano by train
- Routes
- 21
- Trips per day
- 178
- train lines
- 2
- Stations
- 1
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About San Juan Capistrano
Located in Orange County, California, San Juan Capistrano is a small city founded by the Spanish in 1776. Although largely destroyed by an earthquake in 1812, this city is a growing destination south of Los Angeles and is often used as a backdrop in major Hollywood films.
San Juan Capistrano has many historical religious sites to explore, and Mission San Juan Capistrano is one of its most renowned. The “Jewel of California Missions” includes a chapel with regular Mass, stunning gardens, and a museum to learn about the many Native American, Mexican, and Spanish influences in the region. Visit in mid-March to experience the annual Return of the Swallows celebration. Local cliff swallows return from winters in Argentina, and the Mission plans parades, fairs, and other events to welcome them home.
The area around the Mission is a historic downtown with local restaurants, green spaces, and retail services. In the centre of this historic core, San Juan Capistrano's Amtrak station welcomes Pacific Surfliner trains that run from Los Angeles to San Diego.
Station Information
Popular train stations in San Juan Capistrano:
- 26701 Verdugo St
What train companies travel to San Juan Capistrano, CA?
Located in California, San Juan Capistrano is accessible by train from 21 other cities. You can choose from 178 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to San Juan Capistrano on Wanderu. Amtrak Pacific Surfliner usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Coach tickets to San Juan Capistrano are also available.
Train companies serving San Juan Capistrano
| Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Pacific Surfliner | 21 | 1 hr, 12 mins | €16.43 |
| Amtrak | 100 | 12 hrs, 25 mins | €82.37 |
The Pacific Surfliner is Amtrak’s passenger train service that runs along the Pacific coast of Southern California, connecting San Luis Obispo to the north with San Diego to the south. The line is among the most famous Amtrak routes due to the unique scenic views it presents, as the train parallels the coastline for large portions of the 268-mile railway stretch. The Pacific Surfliner offers first-class amenities like onboard toilets, free WiFi, seats with extra legroom and power sockets, as well as storage racks for surfboards.
Amtrak is the largest passenger railway service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned toilet, free WiFi and power sockets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
Which train carrier has the best service to San Juan Capistrano?
Based on customers’ travel reviews, travellers who booked on Wanderu rave about travelling to San Juan Capistrano by train with Amtrak, giving it a 4.9 rating out of 5.
Travellers also mentioned that Amtrak Pacific Surfliner had the most comfortable train service to San Juan Capistrano, taking into account the seats and amenities it offers. They rate Amtrak Pacific Surfliner at 4.5 out of 5 when it comes to how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive in San Juan Capistrano punctually, travellers suggest that Amtrak has the best on-time performance on its train schedules to San Juan Capistrano, rating it 4.9 out of 5 for on-time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
€8.03 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to San Juan Capistrano, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to San Juan Capistrano. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to San Juan Capistrano was €8.03.
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The main train station in San Juan Capistrano is 26701 Verdugo St. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around San Juan Capistrano.
The closest airport to San Juan Capistrano is John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA), located 16.8 miles from the city centre of San Juan Capistrano.
San Juan Capistrano ranks number 36 among the most popular train destinations in California. San Juan Capistrano ranks number 145 among train destinations in the country. San Juan Capistrano ranks number 30 in California by the number of places connected to it by train. There are 165 direct train schedules arriving in San Juan Capistrano each day.
The population of San Juan Capistrano is 36,454. It ranks number 53 by population in California. It ranks number 231 by population in the country.
A short train trip to San Juan Capistrano, under 60 miles, can cost as little as €8.03. A 60 to 200 mile train trip to San Juan Capistrano starts at €20.53. A longer trip by train to San Juan Capistrano can be as cheap as €42.84.
Taking a train to San Juan Capistrano is very popular for those travelling on their holiday. The flexible luggage policies that train travel affords, convenient arrival stations and of course the great deals available make taking the train to San Juan Capistrano a great option when planning your next holiday.
The closest train station to the city centre of San Juan Capistrano is 26701 Verdugo St, located just 0.1 miles away. Select 26701 Verdugo St as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of San Juan Capistrano. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.
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