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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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 | Train | Old Town San Diego | San Juan Capistrano, CA | CheapestFastest | ||||
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Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 4:00 PM PST.
Get from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano
The journey takes about 1 hour 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 416, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5754 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 416
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.
Very nice service
Lupe L.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, 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 San Diego to San Juan Capistrano?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano start from R 416. The average price for this train route is around R 416. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano?
The average train journey time from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano is 1h 25m, covering a distance of 94 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 22m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to San Juan Capistrano route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 24 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano?
The earliest train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano departs at 04:01. And the latest train departs at 21:10.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to San Juan Capistrano was searched and found on 30 Jan 2026 with a price of R 383To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego, CA, US to San Juan Capistrano as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 383 to R 582 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to San Juan Capistrano based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 383, which is on 2026-02-02.
