There are 3 ways to get from San Juan Capistrano to Nipomo by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 29m$116–212Drive 218.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Juan Capistrano to Nipomocar 218.4 mi
3h 58m$40–58Train, fly, bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Streetbus
6h 58m$194–399
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 Nipomo is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from San Juan Capistrano to Nipomo is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from San Juan Capistrano station to Nipomo station. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Guadalupe Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between San Juan Capistrano and Nipomo is 265 miles. The road distance is 219.7 miles.
The best way to get from San Juan Capistrano to Nipomo without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from San Juan Capistrano to Nipomo, including transfers.
San Juan Capistrano to Nipomo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
San Juan Capistrano to Nipomo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Guadalupe Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Juan Capistrano to Nipomo is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from San Juan Capistrano to Nipomo.
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What companies run services between San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA and Nipomo, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Guadalupe Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 14m.
- 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
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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