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

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

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SMF - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 47m
    $147–346

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SMF - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 50m
    $44–211

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 30m
    $98–166

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    16h 32m
    $194–403

  5. Drive 438.4 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to San Juan Capistranocar car 438.4 mi
    7h 14m
    $80–116

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 49m
    $116–328

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 76 bus, line 43 bus, line 50 bus, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SMF - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Macarthur-Harborbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Harbor-Katellabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Katella-Harbor to Artic - Dock 6bus bus
    5. Take the train from Anaheim to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 38m
    $245–820

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SMF - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 21m
    $196–703

  9. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SMF - 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
    7h 40m
    $220–807

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

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SMF - 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
    7h 32m
    $90–369

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Juan Capistranotrain train
    12h 15m
    $73–120

Sacramento to San Juan Capistrano by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 455.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Bakersfield Train Station and Bakersfield in around 10h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles in around 16h 32m.

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