There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 27m$50–110Drive 148.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistranocar 148.8 mi
2h 38m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 10m$35–54
Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and San Juan Capistrano is 160 miles. The road distance is 149.7 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $50 - $110.
The train from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station takes 4h 27m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles in around 5h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano.
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