The cheapest and fastest trains from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 24 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
94 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 13 trains that leave Old Town Station, San Diego, CA for San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA on Sat, Jun 20, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 94 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 .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 25 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.
777 Pacific Surfliner12:10 PM1h25Old Town Station, San Diego, CA1:35 PMSan Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA$261One-way0 transfers
579 Pacific Surfliner1:10 PM1h25Old Town Station, San Diego, CA2:35 PMSan Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA$261One-way0 transfers
591 Pacific Surfliner7:10 PM1h25Old Town Station, San Diego, CA8:35 PMSan Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA$261One-way0 transfers
761 Pacific Surfliner4:10 AM1h22Old Town Station, San Diego, CA5:32 AMSan Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA$261One-way0 transfers
769 Pacific Surfliner8:10 AM1h25Old Town Station, San Diego, CA9:35 AMSan Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA$261One-way0 transfers
761 Pacific Surfliner4:10 AM1h22Old Town Station, San Diego, CA5:32 AMSan Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA$261One-way0 transfers
595 Pacific Surfliner9:10 PM1h22Old Town Station, San Diego, CA10:32 PMSan Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA$261One-way0 transfers
587 Pacific Surfliner5:10 PM1h24Old Town Station, San Diego, CA6:34 PMSan Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA$261One-way0 transfers
777 Pacific Surfliner12:10 PM1h25Old Town Station, San Diego, CA1:35 PMSan Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA$261One-way0 transfers
579 Pacific Surfliner1:10 PM1h25Old Town Station, San Diego, CA2:35 PMSan Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA$261One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, and a bus costs an average of $79.
Distance: 58 miles (94 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA:
A train is $57 (€47) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA costing on average $83 (€68).
Other travel options to San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
Tickets start at around $26 (€21) compared to roughly $13 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-12.29 (€-10.06). The journey takes 1h 24m versus 1h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
581 Pacific Surfliner | 2:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h25 | 3:35 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
785 Pacific Surfliner | 4:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h25 | 5:35 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
587 Pacific Surfliner | 5:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h24 | 6:34 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
591 Pacific Surfliner | 7:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h25 | 8:35 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
593 Pacific Surfliner | 8:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h25 | 9:35 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
595 Pacific Surfliner | 9:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h22 | 10:32 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
761 Pacific Surfliner | 4:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h22 | 5:32 AM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
765 Pacific Surfliner | 6:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h25 | 7:35 AM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
567 Pacific Surfliner | 7:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h25 | 8:35 AM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
769 Pacific Surfliner | 8:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h25 | 9:35 AM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
573 Pacific Surfliner | 10:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h25 | 11:35 AM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
777 Pacific Surfliner | 12:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h25 | 1:35 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
579 Pacific Surfliner | 1:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h25 | 2:35 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Trains from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 13:10, the last at 22:10. The fastest train covers the 58 miles (94 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 58 miles (94 km) |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 1:10 PM |
Last train 10:10 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Amtrak from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Old Town Station, San Diego, CA and San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA from $25 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, 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 Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Most Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA trains use the Santa Fe Depot to San Juan Capistrano Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Old Town Station, San Diego, CA and San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Santa Fe Depot from San Diego city centre
Santa Fe Depot is 1 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
Santa Fe Depot train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: The Fish Market, Karl Strauss Brewing Company
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Santa Fe Depot. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Santa Fe Depot. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Santa Fe Depot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Santa Fe Depot: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Santa Fe Depot: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include The Westin San Diego, The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown.
Getting to Old Town Station from San Diego city centre
Old Town Station is 5 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
Old Town Station train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Casa Guadalajara, Old Town Mexican Cafe
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Old Town Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Old Town Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Old Town Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Old Town Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Old Town Station: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Town Inn, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Old Town, Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town.
Getting to San Juan Capistrano Station from San Juan Capistrano city centre
San Juan Capistrano Station 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 and drink
Food options include: Cedar Creek Inn, El Adobe de Capistrano
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at San Juan Capistrano Station. Information desks are located in the main waiting area.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at San Juan Capistrano Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at San Juan Capistrano Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at San Juan Capistrano Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at San Juan Capistrano Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
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.

