The cheapest and fastest trains from San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Diego, CA
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 24 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
99 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Diego, CA will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 24 trains that leave San Juan Capistrano, CA for San Diego, CA every day 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 99 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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794 Pacific SurflinerTravel Information
Compare train and coach for San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Diego, CA
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 £13. 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 £13, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 99 km
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£19 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Diego, CA train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
562 Pacific Surfliner | 15:26 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h38 | 17:04 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
562 Pacific Surfliner | 15:26 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h24 | 16:50 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
564 Pacific Surfliner | 16:26 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h24 | 17:50 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
564 Pacific Surfliner | 16:26 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h38 | 18:04 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
566 Pacific Surfliner | 17:26 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h41 | 19:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
566 Pacific Surfliner | 17:26 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h27 | 18:53 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
770 Pacific Surfliner | 19:25 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h28 | 20:53 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
770 Pacific Surfliner | 19:25 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h42 | 21:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
572 Pacific Surfliner | 20:25 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h28 | 21:53 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
572 Pacific Surfliner | 20:25 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h42 | 22:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
774 Pacific Surfliner | 21:26 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h38 | 23:04 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
774 Pacific Surfliner | 21:26 San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h24 | 22:50 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Diego, CA
Distance 99 km |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 1h 24m |
First train 03:50 |
Last train 23:26 |
Train companies: Amtrak from San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Diego, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between San Juan Capistrano, CA and San Diego, CA from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in San Juan Capistrano, CA and San Diego, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with both short-term and long-term options.
- Cedar Creek Inn
- El Adobe de Capistrano
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Best Western Capistrano Inn
- Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection
- Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano
- Located in the main waiting area
- Located in the main waiting area
- Free
- The station consists of a single platform serving both Amtrak and Metrolink trains.
- Metrolink: Orange County Line
- Amtrak: Pacific Surfliner
- Bus: OCTA routes available
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with various public and private options.
- The Fish Market
- Karl Strauss Brewing Company
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $1.25
- The Westin San Diego
- The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
- Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Coaster trains
- Hall 2: Trolley connections
- San Diego Trolley: Blue Line, Green Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Amtrak: Pacific Surfliner
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available with several spaces for commuters and visitors.
- Casa Guadalajara
- Old Town Mexican Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.25
- Old Town Inn
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Old Town
- Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Coaster trains
- Hall 2: Trolley connections
- Trolley: Green Line
- Bus: Several lines available including 8, 9, 10, 28, 30, 35, 44, 88, 105, 150, 923, 928
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