What is the travel distance from San Jose to San Juan Capistrano?

The distance between San Jose and San Juan Capistrano is approximately 575 km (357 miles).

Bus San Jose to San Juan Capistrano from $135 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to San Juan Capistrano on November 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:10am	Diridon Station	12h 14m	6:24pm	San Juan Capistrano, CA	Cheapest
11:45pm	Diridon Station	11h 39m	11:24am	San Juan Capistrano, CA	Fastest
6:20am	Diridon Station	12h 4m	6:24pm	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags
6:20am	Diridon Station	12h 4m	6:24pm	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags
9:20am	Diridon Station	12h 5m	9:25pm	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to San Juan Capistrano

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Juan Capistrano. The journey takes about 13 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $141, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

13h 10mAverage Duration

574 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$141 - $147	Average Duration13h 10m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$201 - $249	Average Duration12h 58m	CO₂ emissions 52kg CO₂e

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Amtrak

4/55,601 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5601 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $141

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Jose, US to San Juan Capistrano by bus

What is the travel distance from San Jose to San Juan Capistrano?
The distance between San Jose and San Juan Capistrano is approximately 575 km (357 miles).

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The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to San Juan Capistrano was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $139

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Jose, US to San Juan Capistrano, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $139 to $203 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to San Juan Capistrano based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $139 which is on 2025-11-27.