There are 4 ways to get from Studio City to San Juan Capistrano by subway, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Subway, train via Los Angeles
best- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway Metro B Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 53m$22–44Drive 66.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Studio City to San Juan Capistranocar 66.5 mi
1h 12m$13–18Bus
- Take the bus from Melrose / Fairfax to Hill / 3rdbus 10/48
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 24m$24–34Subway, train
- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway Metro B Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Juan Capistranotrain OC Line
3h 10m$13–18
Studio City to San Juan Capistrano by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Studio City to San Juan Capistrano is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Studio City to San Juan Capistrano is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Studio City to San Juan Capistrano station. However, there are services departing from Laurel Canyon / Ventura and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Melrose / Fairfax, Hill / 3rd and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Studio City station to San Juan Capistrano station. However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Studio City and San Juan Capistrano is 72 miles. The road distance is 66.9 miles.
The best way to get from Studio City to San Juan Capistrano without a car is to subway and train via Los Angeles which takes 2h 53m and costs $21 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Studio City to San Juan Capistrano, including transfers.
Studio City to San Juan Capistrano bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Melrose / Fairfax station.
Studio City to San Juan Capistrano train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Universal / Studio City Station.
Studio City to San Juan Capistrano bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Hill / 3rd station.
What companies run services between Studio City, CA, USA and San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Laurel Canyon / Ventura to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Fairfax / Melrose, Melrose / Fairfax, Hill / 3rd, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, and Los Angeles in around 4h 24m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Juan Capistrano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Melrose / Fairfax to Hill / 3rd
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- 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
Studio City to San Juan Capistrano train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro B & D Lines.
Yes, the driving distance between Studio City to San Juan Capistrano is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Studio City to San Juan Capistrano.
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