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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 train, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Diego, CA:
A train is $14 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 0m.
Tickets start at around $26 (€21) compared to roughly $15 (€12) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.33 (€-9.18). The journey takes 1h 30m 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.
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How to get from San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Diego, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Diego, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:30 AM1h15San Juan Capistrano, CA4:45 AMSan Diego, CA$231One-way0 transfers
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- 3:30 AM1h15San Juan Capistrano, CA4:45 AMSan Diego, CA$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:30 AM1h15San Juan Capistrano, CA4:45 AMSan Diego, CA$231One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:30 AM1h15San Juan Capistrano, CA5:45 AMSan Diego, CA$251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Diego, CA:
A train is $14 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Juan Capistrano, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 0m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 23 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Juan Capistrano, CA and San Diego, 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 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) and arrive in San Diego, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Diego, CA by train.
- 23 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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