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Trip Overview

The average train between Encinitas and San Juan Capistrano takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h. The train service runs several times per day from Encinitas to San Juan Capistrano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 43m
Duration
40 mi
Distance
$16
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Encinitas to San Juan Capistrano train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Encinitas and San Juan Capistrano. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Encinitas is at 11:25 PM which arrives into San Juan Capistrano at 5:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3 and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    North County TransitMetrolink Trains6h 51m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrak1h 30m • 1 change
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    North County TransitAmtrak1h 10m • 1 change
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    North County TransitAmtrak1h 30m • 1 change
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    North County TransitAmtrak1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrak1h 30m • 1 change
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    North County TransitAmtrak1h 10m • 1 change
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    North County TransitAmtrak1h 30m • 1 change
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    North County TransitAmtrak1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrak1h 10m • 1 change
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    North County TransitAmtrak1h 50m • 1 change
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    North County TransitMetrolink Trains1h • 1 change
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    North County TransitAmtrak1h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrak1h 10m • 1 change
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    North County TransitAmtrak1h 50m • 1 change
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    North County TransitMetrolink Trains1h • 1 change
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    North County TransitAmtrak1h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrak1h 30m • 1 change
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    North County TransitAmtrak1h 10m • 1 change
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    North County TransitAmtrak1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrak1h 30m • 1 change
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    North County TransitAmtrak1h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Encinitas to San Juan Capistrano? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Encinitas to San Juan Capistrano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 40.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Encinitas Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3 and Oceanside in around 1h 38m.

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