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How to get fromSan Juan Capistrano to Whittierby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from San Juan Capistrano to Whittier by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain train OC Line / ...
    1h 58m
    $38–49

  2. Line 91 bus, line 83 bus, line 460 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Camino Capistrano-Old Mission to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7bus bus 91
    2. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus bus 83
    3. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Norwalk Stationbus bus 460
    4h 57m
    $5–6

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from East L.A. College to Philadelphia/Painterbus bus 10 Whittier Blvd
    3h 26m
    $20–41

  4. Drive 43.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Juan Capistrano to Whittiercar car 43.7 mi
    50 min
    $8–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Juan Capistrano to Whittiertaxi taxi 43.7 mi
    50 min
    $150–190

  6. Train, line 1 bus

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Norwalk/Imperial to Norwalk Boulevard and Beverly Boulevard-bus bus 1
    3h 14m

San Juan Capistrano to Whittier by train and bus

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 46.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA and Whittier, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Whittier via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, and Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Camino Capistrano-Old Mission to Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, and C Line Station in around 4h 57m.

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