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Journey Information
There are 23 intercity buses per day from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego. Traveling by bus from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego usually takes around 46 minutes, but the fastest Calimex bus can make the trip in 25 minutes.
| Distance | 62 mi (99 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 25m |
| Cheapest price | $39.85 |
| Trips per day | 23 |
| Most frequent service | Calimex |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego. Calimex connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calimex | 23 | 0h 46m | $40.14 |
Book Calimex from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego from $40. There are 23 trips per day offered by Calimex from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego and you can expect on average to pay for a Calimex ticket to San Diego. In San Juan Capistrano, Calimex departs to San Diego from 32401 Camino Capistrano and 2 other stations. In San Diego, Calimex arrives at 3154 El Cajon Blvd and one other station.
An average trip on Calimex from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego takes 0 hours and 46 minutes , while the fastest available Calimex trip will get you to San Diego in 0 hours and 25 minutes .
On weekends, Calimex offers 21 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to San Diego.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 46 minutes to cover the 62 miles from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego. However, the fastest bus only takes 25 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 10:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 23 scheduled buses that travel from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego; ticket prices start at $23.00.
City Information
San Juan Capistrano
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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 movies.
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 center of this historic core, San Juan Capistrano's Amtrak station welcomes Pacific Surfliner trains that run from Los Angeles to San Diego.
San Diego
San Diego is known as "America's Finest City" for its sunny weather, white-sand beaches, and dazzling attractions from Belmont Park to SeaWorld. San Diego's 70 miles of pristine beaches include such gems as Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla Cove, and Coronado Beach. The city's strong surfing culture may even inspire you to rent a surfboard and catch the epic waves, bro.
Visitors can spend days getting lost in Balboa Park, a 1,200-acre cultural hub which features 16 museums, immaculate gardens, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The historic heart of the city, Old Town, showcases San Diego's heritage and ties to Mexican culture, while other sights like the USS Midway pay tribute to the city's military and maritime history. Leave time for some evening exploring, too! San Diego is rated the #1 best city for craft beer in America, so don't miss out on the bars in the Gaslamp Quarter: 16 walkable blocks packed with nightlife and young crowds.
Two airports, as well as many bus and train options, mean it is easy to get to San Diego from afar or from nearby cities like Tijuana, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Las Vegas.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in San Juan Capistrano?
Main departure station: 31822 Del Obispo St
Buses to San Diego leave from 3 stations in San Juan Capistrano.
All bus stations in San Juan Capistrano:
31822 Del Obispo St
32401 Camino Capistrano
Capistrano Gas Station
Where does the bus arrive in San Diego?
Main arrival station: 3154 El Cajon Blvd
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in San Diego.
All bus stations in San Diego:
3154 El Cajon Blvd
San Ysidro Transit Center
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