How far is Santa Barbara from San Juan Capistrano?

Santa Barbara and San Juan Capistrano are 133 miles (214 km) apart.

Bus Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano from $41 | Compare & Save up to 38%

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Next departures to San Juan Capistrano

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 16 at 9:30pm
Departure city: Santa Barbara
Departure location: Train Station
Arrival time: August 17 at 4:05am
Destination city: San Juan Capistrano
Destination location: San Juan Capistrano, CA
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 35m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 16 at 6:00am
Departure city: Santa Barbara
Departure location: UC Santa Barbara
Arrival time: August 16 at 11:24am
Destination city: San Juan Capistrano
Destination location: San Juan Capistrano, CA
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 24m
Departure time: August 16 at 9:15pm
Departure city: Santa Barbara
Departure location: UC Santa Barbara
Arrival time: August 17 at 4:05am
Destination city: San Juan Capistrano
Destination location: San Juan Capistrano, CA
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 50m
Departure time: August 16 at 6:00am
Departure city: Santa Barbara
Departure location: UC Santa Barbara
Arrival time: August 16 at 11:24am
Destination city: San Juan Capistrano
Destination location: San Juan Capistrano, CA
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 24m
Departure time: August 16 at 6:00am
Departure city: Santa Barbara
Departure location: UC Santa Barbara
Arrival time: August 16 at 11:24am
Destination city: San Juan Capistrano
Destination location: San Juan Capistrano, CA
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 24m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$44 - $44	Average Duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$42 - $112	Average Duration4h 39m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Juan Capistrano. The journey takes about 6 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

6h 25mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest ticket

5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$44

Average bus trip duration6h 25m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure9:15pm

Distance133 miles (213 km)

Latest bus departure9:55pm

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Amtrak

4/55,380 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5380 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 $44

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08/07

$41

08/08

$41

Today

$46

08/10

$41

08/11

$41

08/12

$41

08/13

$41

08/14

$41

The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano was searched and found on Aug 7, 2025 with a price of $41

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

You can expect to pay from $41 to $66 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-08-10.

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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