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USS Midway Museum
Extensive naval aviation museum aboard a historic aircraft carrier. Visit for flight decks, restored aircraft, and hands-on maritime history.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 99 km
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£19 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Diego, CA trains for today, Tuesday 4 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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770 Pacific Surfliner | 11:25 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h42 | 13:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
770 Pacific Surfliner | 11:25 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h27 | 12:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
572 Pacific Surfliner | 12:25 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h42 | 14:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
572 Pacific Surfliner | 12:25 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h27 | 13:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
774 Pacific Surfliner | 13:25 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h42 | 15:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
774 Pacific Surfliner | 13:25 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h27 | 14:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
580 Pacific Surfliner | 16:25 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h27 | 17:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
580 Pacific Surfliner | 16:25 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h42 | 18:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
782 Pacific Surfliner | 17:25 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h27 | 18:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
782 Pacific Surfliner | 17:25 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h42 | 19:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
584 Pacific Surfliner | 18:25 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h27 | 19:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
584 Pacific Surfliner | 18:25 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h42 | 20:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
786 Pacific Surfliner | 19:25 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h27 | 20:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
786 Pacific Surfliner | 19:25 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h42 | 21:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
588 Pacific Surfliner | 20:25 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h42 | 22:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
588 Pacific Surfliner | 20:25 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h27 | 21:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
790 Pacific Surfliner | 21:25 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h26 | 22:51 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
790 Pacific Surfliner | 21:25 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h42 | 23:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 5 August | |||||
![]() | 4:25 San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h27 | 5:52 San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 4 August | |||||
794 Pacific Surfliner | 23:26 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h38 | 1:04 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
794 Pacific Surfliner | 23:26 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h24 | 0:50 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 5 August | |||||
![]() | 15:25 San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h27 | 16:52 San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Diego, CA run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:50, the last at 23:26. The fastest train covers the 99 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 99 km |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 3:50 |
Last train 23:26 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 6 days |
Discover the best of San Diego, CA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect San Diego, CA trip today.
Extensive naval aviation museum aboard a historic aircraft carrier. Visit for flight decks, restored aircraft, and hands-on maritime history.
Major Balboa Park art museum with Spanish old masters, Asian art, and sculpture. A strong choice for architecture and varied collections.
Interactive Balboa Park museum exploring anthropology, culture, and race. Climb the tower for city views with a separate ticket.
Large urban cultural park with gardens, museums, theatres, and Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. Ideal for walking and a full day out.
Historic district with preserved 19th-century buildings, museums, and lively public spaces. Visit for local heritage and easy walking.
Clifftop coastal reserve with trails, wild shoreline views, and sea caves nearby. A popular local spot for sunsets and walks.
A large flour tortilla stuffed with carne asada, chips, cheese, guacamole and salsa. It is a San Diego taqueria classic with strong border-city roots.
Fries topped with carne asada, cheese, guacamole, sour cream and salsa. This indulgent late-night favourite is strongly associated with San Diego taco shops.
Beer-battered local white fish in tortillas with cabbage and crema. Baja-style fish tacos are a defining everyday food in San Diego’s coastal dining scene.
Casual seafood counter known for Baja-style fish tacos and fried seafood near the beach. Lively, unfussy and popular with locals and visitors.
Busy taqueria famous for carne asada fries, burritos and other San Diego taco-shop staples. Informal atmosphere and reliable late-night choice.
Historic Little Italy restaurant serving hearty Italian-American classics, sandwiches and house specialities. Old-school atmosphere with strong local character.
San Diego is pricier than many US cities, with high hotel and dining costs, though tacos, casual eats and public transport can help keep daily spending manageable.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, 10-15% for taxis, and $1-2 for café drinks if table service or special prep is involved.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Diego, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Diego, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Diego, CA trains use the San Juan Capistrano Station to Santa Fe Depot station pair, with some services arriving at Old Town Station. Use this guide to compare San Juan Capistrano, CA and San Diego, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
San Juan Capistrano Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Cedar Creek Inn, El Adobe de Capistrano
Ticket office support is available at San Juan Capistrano Station. Information desks are located in the main waiting area.
Luggage storage is available at San Juan Capistrano Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at San Juan Capistrano Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at San Juan Capistrano Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Juan Capistrano Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Capistrano Inn, Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection, Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano.
Santa Fe Depot is 1 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
Santa Fe Depot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Fish Market, Karl Strauss Brewing Company
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Santa Fe Depot. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Santa Fe Depot. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Santa Fe Depot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Santa Fe Depot: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santa Fe Depot: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include The Westin San Diego, The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown.
Old Town Station is 5 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
Old Town Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Casa Guadalajara, Old Town Mexican Cafe
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Old Town Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Old Town Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Old Town Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Old Town Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Old Town Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Old Town Inn, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Old Town, Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town.
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