The cheapest and fastest trains from San Francisco, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA
Cheapest price
$227
Average price
$227
Fastest journey
14 h 29 m
Average duration
14 h 29 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
641 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Francisco, CA to 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 San Francisco, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA will cost around $227 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $227.
It's difficult to get from San Francisco, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA without transferring at least 2 times.


Travel Information
Compare train for San Francisco, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €63, and a flight costs an average of €129.
Distance: 398 miles (641 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€63 Average price Cheapest | €129 Average price | €65 Average price |
13h 41m Average total duration 13h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 25m Average total duration 13h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
San Francisco, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:55 AM San Francisco, CA | 14h29 | 11:24 PM San Juan Capistrano, CA | 2 transfers | |
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Compare prices and tickets San Francisco, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA by train
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Why should you book San Francisco to San Juan Capistrano trains with Omio?
Caltrain operates all train services from San Francisco to San Juan Capistrano. Omio is the only official third party seller for Caltrain tickets.
Why book with Omio vs Caltrain?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Official reseller: Caltrain tickets can only be bought on Omio or Caltrain's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for Caltrain tickets. Trainline, RailEurope, and Rail.Ninja do not sell Caltrain tickets as they are not official sellers.
Journey information
Overview: Train from San Francisco, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA
Trains from San Francisco, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA run on average 19 times per day, taking around 13h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $79 (€63) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 398 miles (641 km) distance in 13h 11m.
Distance 398 miles (641 km) |
Average train duration 13h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 (€63) |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 13h 11m |
First train 04:55 |
Last train 23:10 |
Train companies: Caltrain from San Francisco, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA trainsCaltrain trains will get you between San Francisco, CA and San Juan Capistrano, CA from $79 (€63). 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 San Francisco, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, CA to 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, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from San Francisco, CA to San Juan Capistrano, 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
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