What is the travel distance from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano?

San Diego and San Juan Capistrano are 100 km (62 miles) apart.

Bus from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano starting at US$26 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$27 - US$27	Average Duration1h 42m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$26 - US$27	Average Duration1h 31m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Juan Capistrano. The journey takes about 1 hour 31 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21train per day

1h 31mAverage Duration

US$26Cheapest ticket

9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Diego to San Juan Capistrano: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$27

Average Bus Trip Duration1h 42m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure3:50am

Distance99 km

Latest bus departure5:50am

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Amtrak

4/55,294 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5294 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at US$27

Amtrak San Diego San Juan Capistrano recent customer reviews

Unfortunately the train ran into problems, power went out and was delayed 1.5 hours.

Kevork K.

July 25, 2023

Very nice service

Lupe L.

October 26, 2023

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego, CA, US - San Juan Capistrano

What is the travel distance from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano?
San Diego and San Juan Capistrano are 100 km (62 miles) apart.

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What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time1h 42m	Avg PriceUS$27	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time1h 31m	Avg PriceUS$27	Daily Departures21

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Bus from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano

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Train from San Diego, CA, US to San Juan Capistrano

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