There are 4 ways to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Capistrano Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 25m$22–47Drive 64.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Capistrano Beachcar 64.6 mi
1h 10m$12–17Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 36m$38–57Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Diego-SAN to Capistrano Beach64.6 mi
1h 10m
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Capistrano Beach by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Capistrano Beach is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Capistrano Beach is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Capistrano Beach. However, there are services departing from N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr and arriving at Coast-34680 Surfside Inn via San Diego and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Capistrano Beach station. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between San Diego Airport (SAN) and Capistrano Beach is 80 miles. The road distance is 64.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Capistrano Beach without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $22 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Capistrano Beach, including transfers.
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Capistrano Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Capistrano Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Capistrano Beach is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $22 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between San Diego Airport (SAN), USA and Capistrano Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $20–45 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Diego to Irvine once daily. Tickets cost $27–40 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Diego to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Diego-SAN to Capistrano Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Capistrano Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Capistrano Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego Airport (SAN) to Capistrano Beach is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Capistrano Beach.
There are 260+ hotels available in Capistrano Beach.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Diego Airport (SAN) and Capistrano Beach. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.