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How to get fromSanta Monica to San Juan Capistranoby tram, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to San Juan Capistrano by tram, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 5m
    $22–44

  2. Line 33 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Juan Capistranotrain train OC Line
    4h 3m
    $11–16

  3. Line 33 bus, train via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 44m
    $20–42

  4. Drive 65.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to San Juan Capistranocar car 65.9 mi
    1h 13m
    $12–18

  5. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 10m
    $22–31

Santa Monica to San Juan Capistrano by tram, subway, and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 74 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda and Los Angeles in around 4h 10m.

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