The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Ana, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
23 m
Average duration
23 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
33 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 1 trains that leave Santa Ana, CA for San Juan Capistrano, CA on Wed, Jun 03, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct trains cover the 33 km distance in an average of 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 23 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.
11:01 PM0h23Santa Ana, CA11:24 PMSan Juan Capistrano, CA$131One-way0 transfers
11:01 PM0h23Santa Ana, CA11:24 PMSan Juan Capistrano, CA$131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Santa Ana, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Ana, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Ana, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Ana, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to San Juan Capistrano, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (23m by train vs 25m by car). Tickets start at around $14 (€11) compared to roughly $6 (€5) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Santa Ana, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Ana, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:01 PM Santa Ana, CA | 0h23 | 11:24 PM San Juan Capistrano, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santa Ana, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA
Trains from Santa Ana, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA run on average 12 times per day, taking around 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 23:34. The fastest train covers the 20 miles (33 km) distance in 23m.
Distance 20 miles (33 km) |
Average train duration 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 23m |
First train 5:34 AM |
Last train 11:34 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metrolink Trains from Santa Ana, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA trainsAmtrak, Metrolink Trains trains will get you between Santa Ana, CA and San Juan Capistrano, CA from $5 (€4). 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 Santa Ana, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, CA to San Juan Capistrano, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available with several spaces for both short-term and long-term parking.
- The Olde Ship British Pub & Restaurant
- Chapter One: the modern local
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- DoubleTree by Hilton Santa Ana
- Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana
- Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and Metrolink services
- Bus: OCTA routes 53, 83, 206
- Train: Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, Metrolink Orange County Line
- 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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