CA → CA · about 59 miles
San Diego to San Juan Capistrano train schedule
Amtrak runs 91 direct trains a week from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano. The fastest takes 1 hour 31 minutes; the first train leaves at 4:01 AM and the last at 9:01 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 91
- Fastest trip
- 1h 31m
- First train
- 4:01 AM
- Last train
- 9:01 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from San Diego and arrives at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:01 AM | 5:32 AM | 1h 31m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:01 AM | 7:35 AM | 1h 34m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:01 AM | 8:35 AM | 1h 34m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:01 AM | 9:35 AM | 1h 34m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:01 AM | 11:35 AM | 1h 34m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:01 PM | 1:35 PM | 1h 34m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:01 PM | 2:35 PM | 1h 34m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:01 PM | 3:35 PM | 1h 34m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:01 PM | 5:35 PM | 1h 34m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:01 PM | 6:34 PM | 1h 33m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:01 PM | 8:35 PM | 1h 34m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:01 PM | 9:35 PM | 1h 34m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:01 PM | 10:32 PM | 1h 31m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in San Diego Where you get off in San Juan Capistrano The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in San Diego
Where the train stops in San Juan Capistrano
- San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station Map of San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: San Juan Capistrano to San Diego
Questions
How long is the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano?
The fastest direct train takes 1 hour 31 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 34 minutes.
What time is the first train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano?
The earliest departure is at 4:01 AM (Daily) and the last at 9:01 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in San Diego?
Trains to San Juan Capistrano leave from San Diego Amtrak station.