There are 2 ways to get from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego State University 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 SDSU Stationtram Green
2h 4m$22–58Drive 66.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego State Universitycar 66.9 mi
1h 13m$13–18
San Juan Capistrano to San Diego State University by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego State University is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego State University is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct train from San Juan Capistrano station to San Diego State University station. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at SDSU Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between San Juan Capistrano and San Diego State University is 76 miles. The road distance is 67.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego State University without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 4m and costs $22 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego State University, including transfers.
San Juan Capistrano to San Diego State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
San Juan Capistrano to San Diego State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Juan Capistrano to San Diego State University is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego State University.
There are 1766+ hotels available in San Diego State University.
What companies run services between San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA and San Diego State University, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego State University. However, you can take the train to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, walk to Old Town Station, take the vehicle to SDSU Station, then walk to San Diego State University. Alternatively, you can drive from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego State University in around 1h 13m.
- 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
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- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Old Town Station to SDSU Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
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