Question 1

Can you take a train all the way from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are trains that can take you the entire way from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego. However, there are also some trips on this route that require you to board another vehicle, such as a bus or a shuttle, during your journey. This is worth paying attention to as you book your trip, since a direct train may be preferable for its speed and convenience.

Question 2

Other ways to get from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego

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There are usually 0 daily bus trips available from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego.

Question 3

When are trains the most crowded?

Accepted Answer

Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

Question 4

Which train should you take from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

2 train services operate from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego.  Amtrak Pacific Surfliner usually has more trains scheduled, with 5 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

Question 5

What is the price of a train ticket from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego was $23.00. This is basically as cheap as train fares can get. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 10 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around $0.01 more if you wait to book until the last minute.

Question 6

Is there a direct train from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

There are 10 scheduled trains on most days. 20 of these are direct connections to San Diego. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano.

Question 7

How long is the train journey from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

The distance between San Juan Capistrano and San Diego is approximately 62 miles, or 99 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes  1 hour  32 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is  1 hour  22 minutes.  As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Question 8

When are the first and last trains of the day?

Accepted Answer

The earliest train departs San Juan Capistrano at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

Question 9

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Question 10

Where is the train station in San Diego?

Accepted Answer

San Diego receives travelers from San Juan Capistrano at its two active train stations.

Question 11

Where is the train station in San Juan Capistrano?

Accepted Answer

There is one train station in San Juan Capistrano.

Question 12

Prices as travel date approaches

Accepted Answer

Since ticket prices on this route stay pretty consistent, you don’t need to book way in advance. However, we recommend buying your train ticket to San Diego at least 48 hours before your scheduled departure to prevent any unpleasant surprises, like last-minute surges in price or sold-out tickets.

Question 13

Monthly avg. prices

Accepted Answer

The price of a train ticket from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego remains pretty stable, regardless of when you plan to travel. Tickets on this route usually cost  throughout the year.

Question 14

Need a return trip from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano?

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Question 15

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.

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With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.