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Compare 2 ways to travel from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Juan Capistrano. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 294, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the convenience and necessity of business class services, especially when traveling with elderly family members. The staff was described as pleasant and helpful, contributing to a great overall experience. While there were delays due to an earthquake in one instance, this did not overshadow the generally favorable reviews.
Amtrak Los Angeles San Juan Capistrano recent customer reviews
business class is very nice. red cap service (Jaime) is super convenient and necessary when traveling with elderly family members. everyone was pleasant and helpful. great experience!
Jennifer P.
It was great except for the earthquake delays
Jody G.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to San Juan Capistrano by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano?
The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano start from R 398. The average price for this train route is around R 398. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano?
The average train journey time from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano is 1h 14m, covering a distance of 115 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 11m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 17 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano?
The earliest train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano departs at 06:10. And the latest train departs at 22:10.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to San Juan Capistrano was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 364To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Los Angeles, US to San Juan Capistrano as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 364 to R 6 310 for a train ticket from Los Angeles, US to San Juan Capistrano based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 364, which is on 2025-12-12.
