There are 4 ways to get from Monterey Park to San Juan Capistrano by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 35m$20–44Drive 51.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey Park to San Juan Capistranocar 51.8 mi
58 min$10–14Line 70 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Garvey / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 70
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 22m$22–31Line 70 bus, train
- Take the bus from Garvey / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 70
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Juan Capistranotrain OC Line
3h$11–16
Monterey Park to San Juan Capistrano by tram, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey Park to San Juan Capistrano is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Monterey Park to San Juan Capistrano is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey Park to San Juan Capistrano station. However, there are services departing from Garvey / Garfield and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey Park station to San Juan Capistrano station. However, there are services departing from Atlantic Station and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Monterey Park and San Juan Capistrano is 74 miles. The road distance is 52.1 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey Park to San Juan Capistrano without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $19 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Monterey Park to San Juan Capistrano, including transfers.
Monterey Park to San Juan Capistrano bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Garvey / Garfield station.
Monterey Park to San Juan Capistrano train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Monterey Park to San Juan Capistrano is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $19 - $45. Alternatively, you can line 70 bus and bus, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Monterey Park, CA, USA and San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $17–40 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garvey / Garfield to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes and Los Angeles in around 3h 22m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Juan Capistrano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Garvey / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Garvey / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Monterey Park to San Juan Capistrano bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.
Monterey Park to San Juan Capistrano train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey Park to San Juan Capistrano is 52 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Monterey Park to San Juan Capistrano.
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