How to get from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano in Los Angeles, take the 17 bus from Transit Center station to Montecito & Rancheria station. Next, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 2 min.

302min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Leaves from Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Transit Center
    ID 4
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Lower West Sb, Sbcc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montecito & Rancheria
    ID 189
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    880 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St
    Ride to train station
    San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St
    271 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

Take one direct train from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano in Los Angeles: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 54 min.

294min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St
    Ride to train station
    San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St
    271 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano

The distance between Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and San Juan Capistrano, Los Angeles is approximately 163.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 302 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is located at Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center).

Train stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Santa Barbara

Bus stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center)
  • Chapala & Anapamu
  • Transit Center

Public transit stations close to San Juan Capistrano, Los Angeles

San Juan Capistrano is located at San Juan Capistrano, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Del Obispo-Alipaz.

Train stations close to San Juan Capistrano:

  • San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St

Bus stations close to San Juan Capistrano:

  • Del Obispo-Alipaz
  • Del Obispo-Calle Reynalda
  • Del Obispo-Paseo Adelanto

Related Routes

By train

Take one direct train from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano in Los Angeles: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 54 min.

294min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St
    Ride to train station
    San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St
    271 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano?

    The fastest way takes 302 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano?

    The alternative route takes 294 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and San Juan Capistrano in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 2 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano in Los Angeles?

    The 17 bus line goes from Transit Center station near Santa Barbara to Lower West Sb, Sbcc station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St station near San Juan Capistrano in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara and San Juan Capistrano in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 5 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Barbara to get to San Juan Capistrano in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 17 bus from the Transit Center stop near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Barbara and San Juan Capistrano in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St station, which is closest to San Juan Capistrano in Los Angeles.

  • When is the first train from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano in Los Angeles?

    The first train from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano in Los Angeles is Pacific Surfliner. It leaves the Santa Barbara station at 11:53 PM.

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