There are 8 ways to get from Aliso Viejo to Capitola by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SNA - SJC
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
3h 55m$250–880Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
11h 52m$68–117Train
- Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
13h 19m$99–234Drive 384.2 mi
- Drive from Aliso Viejo to Capitolacar 384.2 mi
6h 42m$71–102Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SNA - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
4h 48m$274–838Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
- Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Capitolataxi
5h 8m$417–886Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LAX - SJC
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
6h 45m$142–653Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 45m$96–186
Aliso Viejo to Capitola by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aliso Viejo to Capitola is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Aliso Viejo to Capitola is to fly and bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $250 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Aliso Viejo to Capitola. However, there are services departing from Alicia-Marketplace South and arriving at 41st Ave & Clares via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Aliso Viejo to Capitola. However, there are services departing from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.
The distance between Aliso Viejo and Capitola is 400 miles. The road distance is 386.5 miles.
The best way to get from Aliso Viejo to Capitola without a car is to bus which takes 11h 52m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Aliso Viejo to Capitola, including transfers.
Aliso Viejo to Capitola bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Aliso Viejo to Capitola train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo station.
The best way to get from Aliso Viejo to Capitola is to bus which takes 11h 52m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $240 and takes 13h 19m.
What companies run services between Aliso Viejo, CA, USA and Capitola, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Alicia-Marketplace South to 41st Ave & Clares via Paseo De Valencia-Calle De Los Caballeros, Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 11h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to Soquel Dr & Capitola Ave via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Salinas, Lincoln Ave / W Market St, and Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 in around 13h 19m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
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Booking & Getting There
Aliso Viejo to Capitola bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Aliso Viejo to Capitola train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aliso Viejo to Capitola is 386 miles. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Aliso Viejo to Capitola.
There are 177+ hotels available in Capitola.


