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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Cheapest | |||||
| AMTRAK Station | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Fastest | |||||
| AMTRAK Station | San Juan Capistrano, CA | No tags | |||||
| AMTRAK Station | San Juan Capistrano, CA | No tags | |||||
| AMTRAK Station | San Juan Capistrano, CA | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo 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 7 hours 13 minutes, and with fares starting at just $77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Compare bus companies
Based on 5599 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 $88
Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano by bus
What is the distance between San Luis Obispo and San Juan Capistrano?
It's about 334 km (207 miles) from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $83To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $83 to $134 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $83 which is on 2025-11-23.
