There are 2 ways to get from San Juan Capistrano to Otay Mesa by train, tram, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to Iris Avenue Stationtram Blue
2h 50m$25–60Drive 82 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Juan Capistrano to Otay Mesacar 82 mi
1h 28m$15–22
San Juan Capistrano to Otay Mesa by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Juan Capistrano to Otay Mesa is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from San Juan Capistrano to Otay Mesa is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct train from San Juan Capistrano station to Otay Mesa station. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Iris Avenue Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between San Juan Capistrano and Otay Mesa is 89 miles. The road distance is 82.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Juan Capistrano to Otay Mesa without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 50m and costs $24 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from San Juan Capistrano to Otay Mesa, including transfers.
San Juan Capistrano to Otay Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
San Juan Capistrano to Otay Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Juan Capistrano to Otay Mesa is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from San Juan Capistrano to Otay Mesa.
There are 898+ hotels available in Otay Mesa.
What companies run services between San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA and Otay Mesa, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from San Juan Capistrano to Otay Mesa. However, you can take the train to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, walk to Old Town Station, take the vehicle to Iris Avenue Station, walk to Iris Avenue Transit Center, then take the line 905 bus to Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd. Alternatively, you can drive from San Juan Capistrano to Otay Mesa in around 1h 28m.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Old Town Station to Iris Avenue Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
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