How much is the train ticket from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano?

The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano start from R 396. The average price for this train route is around R 396. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano?

The average train journey time from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano is 1h 14m, covering a distance of 115 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 11m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 17 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano?

The earliest train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano departs at 06:10. And the latest train departs at 22:10.

Train Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano from R 362 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	22:10	Union Station	1h 14m	23:24	San Juan Capistrano, CA	CheapestFastest
	Train	22:10	Union Station	1h 14m	23:24	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:10	Union Station	1h 14m	07:24	San Juan Capistrano, CA	Cheapest
Train	16:10	Union Station	1h 11m	17:21	San Juan Capistrano, CA	Fastest
Train	06:10	Union Station	1h 14m	07:24	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	1h 14m	08:24	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	1h 14m	08:24	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:10	Union Station	1h 14m	07:24	San Juan Capistrano, CA	Cheapest
Train	16:10	Union Station	1h 11m	17:21	San Juan Capistrano, CA	Fastest
Train	06:10	Union Station	1h 14m	07:24	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	1h 14m	08:24	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	1h 14m	08:24	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:10	Union Station	1h 14m	07:24	San Juan Capistrano, CA	Cheapest
Train	16:10	Union Station	1h 11m	17:21	San Juan Capistrano, CA	Fastest
Train	06:10	Union Station	1h 14m	07:24	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	1h 14m	08:24	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	1h 14m	08:24	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:10	Union Station	1h 14m	07:24	San Juan Capistrano, CA	Cheapest
Train	16:10	Union Station	1h 11m	17:21	San Juan Capistrano, CA	Fastest
Train	06:10	Union Station	1h 14m	07:24	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	1h 14m	08:24	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	1h 14m	08:24	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:10	Union Station	1h 14m	07:24	San Juan Capistrano, CA	Cheapest
Train	16:10	Union Station	1h 11m	17:21	San Juan Capistrano, CA	Fastest
Train	06:10	Union Station	1h 14m	07:24	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	1h 14m	08:24	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	1h 14m	08:24	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano on 21 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:10	Union Station	1h 14m	07:24	San Juan Capistrano, CA	Cheapest
Train	16:10	Union Station	1h 11m	17:21	San Juan Capistrano, CA	Fastest
Train	06:10	Union Station	1h 14m	07:24	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	1h 14m	08:24	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	1h 14m	08:24	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano on 22 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:10	Union Station	1h 14m	07:24	San Juan Capistrano, CA	Cheapest
Train	16:10	Union Station	1h 11m	17:21	San Juan Capistrano, CA	Fastest
Train	06:10	Union Station	1h 14m	07:24	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	1h 14m	08:24	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	1h 14m	08:24	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 12:47 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Juan Capistrano. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 293, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 10mAverage duration

97 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 293 - R 362	Average duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 396 - R 2 480	Average duration1h 14m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 650 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the convenience and necessity of business class services, especially when traveling with elderly family members. The staff was described as pleasant and helpful, contributing to a great overall experience. While there were delays due to an earthquake in one instance, this did not overshadow the generally favorable reviews.

Amtrak Los Angeles San Juan Capistrano recent customer reviews

business class is very nice. red cap service (Jaime) is super convenient and necessary when traveling with elderly family members. everyone was pleasant and helpful. great experience!

Jennifer P.

23 August 2025

It was great except for the earthquake delays

Jody G.

16 April 2025

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to San Juan Capistrano by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano?
The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano start from R 396. The average price for this train route is around R 396. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano?
The average train journey time from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano is 1h 14m, covering a distance of 115 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 11m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 17 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano?
The earliest train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano departs at 06:10. And the latest train departs at 22:10.

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The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to San Juan Capistrano was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 362

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

You can expect to pay from R 362 to R 6 834 for a train ticket from Los Angeles, US to San Juan Capistrano based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 362, which is on 2025-12-16.