There are 3 ways to get from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Clarita by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain AV Line
3h 17m$26–48Drive 85.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Claritacar 85.6 mi
1h 32m$16–23Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Irvine to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 34m$33–48
San Juan Capistrano to Santa Clarita by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Clarita is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Clarita is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Clarita station. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from San Juan Capistrano station to Santa Clarita. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Newhall via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between San Juan Capistrano and Santa Clarita is 87 miles. The road distance is 86.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Clarita without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $25 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Clarita, including transfers.
San Juan Capistrano to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
San Juan Capistrano to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Clarita is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $25 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA and Santa Clarita, CA, USA?
You can take a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Newhall via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Irvine, Irvine, and Los Angeles in around 4h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
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- Amtrak
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Newhall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Irvine to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
San Juan Capistrano to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
San Juan Capistrano to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Juan Capistrano to Santa Clarita is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Clarita.
There are 174+ hotels available in Santa Clarita.