The cheapest and fastest trains from San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Diego, CA
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
1 h 24 m
Trains per day
1
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Diego, CA will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 1 trains that leave San Juan Capistrano, CA for San Diego, CA on Wed, Dec 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 17 the 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 24 m .
On Wed, Dec 17 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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Compare train and bus 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 bus with prices starting from €14. 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 bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€21 Average price | €19 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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Live departures
San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Diego, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Diego, CA trains for today, Tuesday, December 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
562 Pacific Surfliner | 3:26 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h38 | 5:04 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
562 Pacific Surfliner | 3:26 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h24 | 4:50 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
564 Pacific Surfliner | 4:26 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h24 | 5:50 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
564 Pacific Surfliner | 4:26 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h38 | 6:04 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
566 Pacific Surfliner | 5:26 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h41 | 7:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
566 Pacific Surfliner | 5:26 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h27 | 6:53 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
770 Pacific Surfliner | 7:25 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h28 | 8:53 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
770 Pacific Surfliner | 7:25 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h42 | 9:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
572 Pacific Surfliner | 8:25 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h28 | 9:53 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
572 Pacific Surfliner | 8:25 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h42 | 10:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
774 Pacific Surfliner | 9:26 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h38 | 11:04 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
774 Pacific Surfliner | 9:26 PM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h24 | 10:50 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, December 17 | |||||
580 Pacific Surfliner | 12:26 AM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h24 | 1:50 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
580 Pacific Surfliner | 12:26 AM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h38 | 2:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
582 Pacific Surfliner | 1:23 AM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h27 | 2:50 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
582 Pacific Surfliner | 1:23 AM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h41 | 3:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
784 Pacific Surfliner | 2:26 AM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h38 | 4:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
784 Pacific Surfliner | 2:26 AM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h24 | 3:50 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
586 Pacific Surfliner | 3:26 AM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h38 | 5:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
586 Pacific Surfliner | 3:26 AM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h24 | 4:50 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
790 Pacific Surfliner | 5:26 AM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h38 | 7:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
790 Pacific Surfliner | 5:26 AM San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA | 1h22 | 6:48 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Diego, CA
Trains from San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Diego, CA run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:50, the last at 23:26. The fastest train covers the 61 miles (99 km) distance in 1h 24m.
Distance 61 miles (99 km) |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
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 $17 (€14). 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 Juan Capistrano, CA to San Diego, CA
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.

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