CA → CA · about 59 miles
San Juan Capistrano to San Diego train schedule
Amtrak runs 91 direct trains a week from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego. The fastest takes 1 hour 23 minutes; the first train leaves at 7:26 AM and the last at 11:26 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 91
- Fastest trip
- 1h 23m
- First train
- 7:26 AM
- Last train
- 11:26 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arrives at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:26 AM | 8:49 AM | 1h 23m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:25 AM | 9:52 AM | 1h 27m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:25 AM | 10:52 AM | 1h 27m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:25 AM | 12:52 PM | 1h 27m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:25 PM | 1:52 PM | 1h 27m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:25 PM | 2:52 PM | 1h 27m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:25 PM | 5:52 PM | 1h 27m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:25 PM | 6:52 PM | 1h 27m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:25 PM | 7:52 PM | 1h 27m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:25 PM | 8:52 PM | 1h 27m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:25 PM | 9:52 PM | 1h 27m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:25 PM | 10:51 PM | 1h 26m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:26 PM | 12:50 AM +1 day | 1h 24m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in San Juan Capistrano Where you get off in San Diego The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in San Juan Capistrano
- San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station Map of San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in San Diego
Return trip: San Diego to San Juan Capistrano
Questions
How long is the train from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego?
The fastest direct train takes 1 hour 23 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 27 minutes.
What time is the first train from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego?
The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM (Daily) and the last at 11:26 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from San Juan Capistrano to San Diego?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in San Juan Capistrano?
Trains to San Diego leave from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.