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Next departures to San Juan Capistrano

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 21 July at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Santa Fe Depot
    Arrival time: 21 July at
    Destination city: San Juan Capistrano
    Destination location: San Juan Capistrano, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 21 July at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Santa Fe Depot
    Arrival time: 21 July at
    Destination city: San Juan Capistrano
    Destination location: San Juan Capistrano, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 21 July at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Santa Fe Depot
    Arrival time: 21 July at
    Destination city: San Juan Capistrano
    Destination location: San Juan Capistrano, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 21 July at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Santa Fe Depot
    Arrival time: 21 July at
    Destination city: San Juan Capistrano
    Destination location: San Juan Capistrano, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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

Bus
Average priceUS$27 - US$27Average duration1h 42m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
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Train
Average priceUS$26 - US$27Average duration1h 31m
9kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud 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 departure03:50
Distance62 miles
Latest bus departure05:50

San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Bus

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

  1. How far is San Juan Capistrano from San Diego by coach?

    The journey from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano by coach covers an approximate distance of 62 miles (100 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach San Juan Capistrano from San Diego without a car?

    You can reach San Juan Capistrano from San Diego by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano was searched and found on 21 Jul 2025 with a price of US$24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$24 to US$42 for a bus ticket from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$24, which is on 2025-07-21.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Diego and San Juan Capistrano!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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

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