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How to get fromWhittier to San Juan Capistranoby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Whittier to San Juan Capistrano by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    1h 49m
    $38–49

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6bus bus 83
    3. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7 to Camino Capistrano-Old Missionbus bus 91
    4h 34m
    $6

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia / Painter to Cal State Los Angelesbus bus 10 Whittier Blvd
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 5m
    $20–43

  4. Drive 43.6 mi

    1. Drive from Whittier to San Juan Capistranocar car 43.6 mi
    50 min
    $8–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Whittier to San Juan Capistranotaxi taxi 43.6 mi
    50 min
    $150–190

Whittier to San Juan Capistrano by bus and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 46.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $10–22 and the journey takes 43 min. Metrolink Trains also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street to Camino Capistrano-Old Mission via Norwalk Station, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7 in around 4h 34m.

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