CA → CA · about 21 miles
San Juan Capistrano to Santa Ana train schedule
Amtrak runs 91 direct trains a week from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Ana. The fastest takes 25 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:34 AM and the last at 10:34 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 91
- Fastest trip
- 25m
- First train
- 5:34 AM
- Last train
- 10:34 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arrives at Santa Ana. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:34 AM | 5:59 AM | 25m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:37 AM | 8:02 AM | 25m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:37 AM | 9:02 AM | 25m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:37 AM | 10:02 AM | 25m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:37 AM | 12:02 PM | 25m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:37 PM | 2:02 PM | 25m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:37 PM | 3:02 PM | 25m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:37 PM | 4:02 PM | 25m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:37 PM | 6:02 PM | 25m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:36 PM | 7:04 PM | 28m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:37 PM | 9:02 PM | 25m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:37 PM | 10:02 PM | 25m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:34 PM | 10:59 PM | 25m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in San Juan Capistrano Where you get off in Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana
- Santa Ana East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000 Map of Santa Ana East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000 (Google Maps)
Return trip: Santa Ana to San Juan Capistrano
Questions
How long is the train from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Ana?
The fastest direct train takes 25 minutes; the typical trip is 25 minutes.
What time is the first train from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Ana?
The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:34 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Ana?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in San Juan Capistrano?
Trains to Santa Ana leave from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.