There are 4 ways to get from San Dimas to San Juan Capistrano by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Tram, train via Los Angeles
best- Take the tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 9m$20–42Drive 50.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Dimas to San Juan Capistranocar 50.2 mi
52 min$10–14Line 492 bus, line 76 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus 492
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 76
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus
4h 48m$23–36Tram, train
- Take the tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Juan Capistranotrain OC Line
3h 25m$11–16
San Dimas to San Juan Capistrano by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Dimas to San Juan Capistrano is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from San Dimas to San Juan Capistrano is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from San Dimas to San Juan Capistrano station. However, there are services departing from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via El Monte Station - Lower Level and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from San Dimas station to San Juan Capistrano station. However, there are services departing from San Dimas Station and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between San Dimas and San Juan Capistrano is 88 miles. The road distance is 50.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Dimas to San Juan Capistrano without a car is to tram and train via Los Angeles which takes 3h 9m and costs $19 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from San Dimas to San Juan Capistrano, including transfers.
San Dimas to San Juan Capistrano bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W station.
San Dimas to San Juan Capistrano train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from San Dimas Station.
San Dimas to San Juan Capistrano bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at El Monte Station Upper Level.
What companies run services between San Dimas, CA, USA and San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Station - Lower Level, Alameda / Los Angeles, and Los Angeles in around 4h 48m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Juan Capistrano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W to El Monte Station Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
San Dimas to San Juan Capistrano train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between San Dimas to San Juan Capistrano is 50 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from San Dimas to San Juan Capistrano.
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