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How to get fromSan Diego to Capitola Beachby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Capitola Beach by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    3h 52m
    $92–533

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    12h 43m
    $83–156

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 25m
    $155–335

  4. Drive 454.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Capitola Beachcar car 454.8 mi
    7h 55m
    $83–120

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    4h 38m
    $88–269

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    4h 50m
    $97–291

  7. Bus via San Ysidro

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus bus San Ysidro
    2. Take the bus from E San Fernando & S 7th to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    15h 43m
    $98–154

San Diego to Capitola Beach by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 459.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Capitola Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Capitola Beach via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, Front & Soquel Ave, and Capitola Rd & 41st Ave in around 12h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Capitola Beach via Los Angeles, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 2, and Bay Ave. & Rosedale in around 15h 25m.

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