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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    11h 14m
    $132–273

  2. Drive 357.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas to San Juan Capistranocar car 357.3 mi
    6h 8m
    $66–95

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus bus
    12h 15m
    $116–168

  4. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 47m
    $169–381

  5. Line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 43m
    $300–759

  6. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    3. Take the train from Anaheim to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 31m
    $245–875

  7. Line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 76 bus, line 43 bus, line 50 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MRY - SNA
    3. Take the bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Macarthur-Harborbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Harbor-Katellabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Katella-Harbor to Artic - Dock 6bus bus
    6. Take the train from Anaheim to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 32m
    $258–773

  8. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 9m
    $556–858

  9. Line 29 bus, shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from N Main / Rossi to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    4. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 43m
    $81–246

  10. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 33m
    $250–912

Salinas to San Juan Capistrano by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 411.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 14m

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

You can take a train from Salinas to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles in around 11h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 12h 15m.

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