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Compare train 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 an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, while a bus costs an average of $50.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from San Juan Capistrano, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Compare the available ways to get from San Juan Capistrano, CA to Los Angeles, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from San Juan Capistrano, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $26 (€22) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Juan Capistrano, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $50 (€41).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 12m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $19 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$4 (-€4). The journey takes 1h 21m versus 1h 7m 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.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:03 PM 1h33 San Juan Capistrano, CA 11:36 PM Los Angeles, CA $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:03 PM 1h33 San Juan Capistrano, CA 11:36 PM Los Angeles, CA $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:03 PM 1h33 San Juan Capistrano, CA 11:36 PM Los Angeles, CA $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from San Juan Capistrano, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $26 (€22) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Juan Capistrano, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $50 (€41).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 12m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 6 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 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 Los Angeles, CA.
- Travel with Futura Net, Infobus to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with Futura Net, Infobus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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