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

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There are 10 ways to get from Portland to San Juan Capistrano by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PDX - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 54m
    $190–338

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane PDX - LGB
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 27m
    $94–369

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus bus
    24h 30m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    32h 58m
    $690–1,062

  5. Drive  1,016.8 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to San Juan Capistranocar car 1,016.8 mi
    17h 8m
    $186–268

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PDX - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 57m
    $150–316

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PDX - SNA
    2. Take the train from Anaheim to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 55m
    $146–460

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PDX - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 38m
    $249–503

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PDX - 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
    8h 46m

  10. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PDX - 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
    8h 55m
    $223–477

Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,019.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 24h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles in around 32h 58m.

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