CA → CA · about 42 miles
Solana Beach to San Juan Capistrano train schedule
Amtrak runs 91 direct trains a week from Solana Beach to San Juan Capistrano. The fastest takes 52 minutes; the first train leaves at 4:40 AM and the last at 9:40 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 91
- Fastest trip
- 52m
- First train
- 4:40 AM
- Last train
- 9:40 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Solana Beach Amtrak Station 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:40 AM | 5:32 AM | 52m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:40 AM | 7:35 AM | 55m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:40 AM | 8:35 AM | 55m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:40 AM | 9:35 AM | 55m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:40 AM | 11:35 AM | 55m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:40 PM | 1:35 PM | 55m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:42 PM | 2:35 PM | 53m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:40 PM | 3:35 PM | 55m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:40 PM | 5:35 PM | 55m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:40 PM | 6:34 PM | 54m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:40 PM | 8:35 PM | 55m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:40 PM | 9:35 PM | 55m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:40 PM | 10:32 PM | 52m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Solana Beach Where you get off in San Juan Capistrano The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Solana Beach
- Solana Beach Amtrak Station Map of Solana Beach Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
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 Solana Beach
Questions
How long is the train from Solana Beach to San Juan Capistrano?
The fastest direct train takes 52 minutes; the typical trip is 55 minutes.
What time is the first train from Solana Beach to San Juan Capistrano?
The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM (Daily) and the last at 9:40 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Solana Beach to San Juan Capistrano?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Solana Beach?
Trains to San Juan Capistrano leave from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.