There are 5 ways to get from Morro Bay to San Juan Capistrano by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 33m$88–194Drive 252.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Morro Bay to San Juan Capistranocar 252.6 mi
4h 39m$47–67Bus
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus
11h 22m$73–114Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBP - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 4m$197–409Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 8m$248–497
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to San Juan Capistrano is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Morro Bay to San Juan Capistrano is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Morro Bay to San Juan Capistrano station. However, there are services departing from Morro Bay Park and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara Bus Stop and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Morro Bay to San Juan Capistrano station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
The distance between Morro Bay and San Juan Capistrano is 295 miles. The road distance is 254.1 miles.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to San Juan Capistrano without a car is to train which takes 9h 33m and costs $85 - $200.
It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Morro Bay to San Juan Capistrano, including transfers.
Morro Bay to San Juan Capistrano bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Morro Bay to San Juan Capistrano train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to San Juan Capistrano is to train which takes 9h 33m and costs $85 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 11h 22m.
What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 11h 22m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $21–150
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Morro Bay to San Juan Capistrano bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Morro Bay to San Juan Capistrano train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Morro Bay to San Juan Capistrano is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Morro Bay to San Juan Capistrano.
There are 294+ hotels available in San Juan Capistrano.







