There are 3 ways to get from La Mesa to San Juan Capistrano by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from 70th Street Station to Old Town Stationtram Green
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 48m$22–59Drive 69 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Mesa to San Juan Capistranocar 69 mi
1h 14m$13–19Line 215 bus, bus
- Take the bus from SDSU Transit Center to India St & C Stbus 215
- Take the bus from San Diego to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 28m$36–55
La Mesa to San Juan Capistrano by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Mesa to San Juan Capistrano is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from La Mesa to San Juan Capistrano is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from La Mesa to San Juan Capistrano. However, there are services departing from SDSU Transit Center and arriving at Irvine via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from La Mesa station to San Juan Capistrano station. However, there are services departing from 70th Street Station and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between La Mesa and San Juan Capistrano is 78 miles. The road distance is 69.4 miles.
The best way to get from La Mesa to San Juan Capistrano without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 48m and costs $22 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from La Mesa to San Juan Capistrano, including transfers.
La Mesa to San Juan Capistrano bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from SDSU Transit Center station.
La Mesa to San Juan Capistrano train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from 70th Street Station.
La Mesa to San Juan Capistrano bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at India St & C St station.
What companies run services between La Mesa, CA, USA and San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from SDSU Transit Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via India St & C St, San Diego, Irvine, and Irvine in around 4h 28m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from 70th Street Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from SDSU Transit Center to India St & C St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Diego to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
La Mesa to San Juan Capistrano train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Mesa to San Juan Capistrano is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from La Mesa to San Juan Capistrano.
There are 260+ hotels available in San Juan Capistrano.