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Compare train and bus for San Juan Capistrano, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Juan Capistrano, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from San Juan Capistrano, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $33 (€27) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Juan Capistrano, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom San Juan Capistrano, CA to Los Angeles, CA
How to get from San Juan Capistrano, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from San Juan Capistrano, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
567 Pacific Surfliner8:37 AM1h20San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA9:57 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$241One-way0 transfers
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567 Pacific Surfliner8:37 AM1h20San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA9:57 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$241One-way0 transfers
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567 Pacific Surfliner8:37 AM1h20San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA9:57 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$241One-way0 transfers
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573 Pacific Surfliner11:37 AM1h20San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA12:57 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$241One-way0 transfers
769 Pacific Surfliner9:37 AM1h20San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA10:57 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$241One-way0 transfers
765 Pacific Surfliner7:37 AM1h20San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA8:57 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from San Juan Capistrano, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $33 (€27) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Juan Capistrano, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Juan Capistrano, CA and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from San Juan Capistrano Station, San Juan Capistrano, CA and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from San Clemente, CA and arrive in Commerce, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains.
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