There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Capistrano Beach by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SJC - SNA
2h 53m$262–892Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0831
11h 45m$67–119Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus San Jose
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
10h 3m$68–109Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
13h 36m$158–319Drive 396 mi
- Drive from San Jose to Capistrano Beachcar 396 mi
6h 45m$73–105BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane OAK - SNA
3h 48m$319–852Bus, train via Tustin
- Take the bus from San Jose to Los Angelesbus Ans 6241
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
12h 50m$104–143
San Jose to Capistrano Beach by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Capistrano Beach is to bus which costs $65 - $120 and takes 11h 45m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Capistrano Beach is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $260 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Capistrano Beach. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Coast-34680 Surfside Inn via Artic - Dock 5, Katella-Harbor and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Capistrano Beach station. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.
The distance between San Jose and Capistrano Beach is 370 miles. The road distance is 398.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to Capistrano Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 3m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from San Jose to Capistrano Beach, including transfers.
San Jose to Capistrano Beach bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
San Jose to Capistrano Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose to Capistrano Beach is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $260 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $320 and takes 13h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 11h 45m.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Capistrano Beach, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Coast-34680 Surfside Inn via Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 13h 36m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseum
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/hoangexpress/
- Website
- https://xedohoang.com/en
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $85–130
Bus from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $90–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose to Capistrano Beach bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
San Jose to Capistrano Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Capistrano Beach is 398 miles. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from San Jose to Capistrano Beach.
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