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How to get fromAustin to San Juan Capistranoby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 11 ways to get from Austin to San Juan Capistrano by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane AUS - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 19m
    $175–457

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane AUS - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 40m
    $153–670

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to San Juan Capistranotrain train
    27h 4m
    $235–400

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    38h 22m
    $507–1,018

  5. Drive 1,354.8 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to San Juan Capistranocar car 1,354.8 mi
    20h 51m
    $248–358

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AUS - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 36m
    $166–405

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane AUS - SNA
    2. Take the train from Anaheim to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 23m
    $184–769

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane AUS - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 26m
    $195–802

  9. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane AUS - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 12m
    $159–608

  10. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane AUS - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 30m
    $199–656

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus bus
    35h 55m
    $367–596

Austin to San Juan Capistrano by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration38h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$507Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,245.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a train from Austin to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles in around 38h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 35h 55m.

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