How much is the bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano?

The cheapest bus tickets from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano start from $78. The average price for this route is around $78. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano?

The average bus trip duration from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano is 8h 50m, covering a distance of 211 miles (340 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 24m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano?

The earliest bus departs from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano at 6:50pm. And the latest bus departs at 7:25pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano?

A bus trip from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano from $57 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano on November 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:40pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	7h 44m	11:24pm	San Juan Capistrano, CA	Cheapest
4:00am	AMTRAK Station	7h 24m	11:24am	San Juan Capistrano, CA	Fastest
4:00am	AMTRAK Station	7h 24m	11:24am	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags
10:35am	AMTRAK Station	7h 49m	6:24pm	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags
10:35am	AMTRAK Station	7h 49m	6:24pm	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: 11/20/2025 PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Juan Capistrano. The journey takes about 7 hours 13 minutes and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

7h 13mAverage Duration

210 milesDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$78 - $82	Average Duration8h 50m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$53 - $115	Average Duration7h 13m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5608 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $61

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano start from $78. The average price for this route is around $78. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano?
The average bus trip duration from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano is 8h 50m, covering a distance of 211 miles (340 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 24m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano?
The earliest bus departs from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano at 6:50pm. And the latest bus departs at 7:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano?
A bus trip from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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11/25

$57

11/26

$57

Today

$57

11/28

$57

11/29

$57

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The cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $57

To 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 $57 to $92 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 $57 which is on 2025-11-28.