There are 3 ways to get from San Juan Capistrano to Cambria by train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
11h 12m$92–188Drive 273.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Juan Capistrano to Cambriacar 273.1 mi
5h 4m$50–72Train, fly
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
8h 19m$194–400
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Juan Capistrano to Cambria is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from San Juan Capistrano to Cambria is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct train from San Juan Capistrano station to Cambria. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
The distance between San Juan Capistrano and Cambria is 316 miles. The road distance is 274.7 miles.
The best way to get from San Juan Capistrano to Cambria without a car is to train which takes 11h 12m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 11h 12m to get from San Juan Capistrano to Cambria, including transfers.
San Juan Capistrano to Cambria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
San Juan Capistrano to Cambria train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Juan Capistrano to Cambria is 275 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from San Juan Capistrano to Cambria.
There are 172+ hotels available in Cambria.
What companies run services between San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA and Cambria, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $30–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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