How far is Santa Barbara from San Juan Capistrano?

Santa Barbara and San Juan Capistrano are 133 miles (214 km) apart.

Bus Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano from $41 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:55pm	Train Station	6h 10m	4:05am	San Juan Capistrano, CA	Cheapest
6:00am	UC Santa Barbara	5h 24m	11:24am	San Juan Capistrano, CA	Fastest
6:00am	UC Santa Barbara	5h 24m	11:24am	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags
12:40pm	UC Santa Barbara	5h 44m	6:24pm	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags
12:40pm	UC Santa Barbara	5h 44m	6:24pm	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Juan Capistrano. The journey takes about 6 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

6h 25mAverage Duration

132 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$44 - $48	Average Duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$42 - $112	Average Duration4h 39m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,598 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5598 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 $44

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano by bus

How far is Santa Barbara from San Juan Capistrano?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$41

11/20

$41

Today

$46

11/22

$41

11/23

No data

11/24

No data

11/25

$45

11/26

$41

The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $41

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

You can expect to pay from $41 to $66 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-11-22.