What is the distance between San Luis Obispo and San Juan Capistrano?

San Luis Obispo and San Juan Capistrano are 207 miles (334 km) apart.

Bus San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano from $57 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano on November 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:40pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	7h 44m	11:24pm	San Juan Capistrano, CA	CheapestFastest
1:35pm	AMTRAK Station	7h 50m	9:25pm	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags
1:35pm	AMTRAK Station	7h 50m	9:25pm	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags
7:25pm	AMTRAK Station	8h 40m	4:05am	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags
1:20pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	8h 5m	9:25pm	San Juan Capistrano, CA	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 10:32 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Juan Capistrano. The journey takes about 7 hours 13 minutes and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

7h 13mAverage Duration

210 milesDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$78 - $78	Average Duration8h 50m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$53 - $115	Average Duration7h 13m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

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Amtrak

4/55,591 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5591 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $61

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano by bus

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The cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $57

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $57 to $92 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $57 which is on 2025-11-18.