There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Capistrano Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 15m$25–48Drive 64 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego to Capistrano Beachcar 64 mi
1h 8m$12–17Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 21m$36–51
San Diego to Capistrano Beach by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Capistrano Beach is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Capistrano Beach is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Capistrano Beach. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Coast-34680 Surfside Inn via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Capistrano Beach station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between San Diego and Capistrano Beach is 77 miles. The road distance is 64.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Capistrano Beach without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $24 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from San Diego to Capistrano Beach, including transfers.
San Diego to Capistrano Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Capistrano Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Capistrano Beach is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $24 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Capistrano Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 1h 34m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Diego to Irvine once daily. Tickets cost $28–40 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Capistrano Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.
San Diego to Capistrano Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Capistrano Beach is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from San Diego to Capistrano Beach.
There are 285+ hotels available in Capistrano Beach.