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

By bus and train

To get from Alhambra to San Juan Capistrano in Los Angeles, take the 78 bus from Main / Garfield station to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station. Next, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min.

140min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Leaves from Main / Garfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main / Garfield
    ID 10091
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Downtown LA - Grand - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
    ID 683
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    340 yd • 5 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
    74 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 76 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Alhambra to San Juan Capistrano in Los Angeles, take the 76 bus from Valley / Garfield station to Vignes / Cesar E Chavez station. Next, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min.

162min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7676
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Leaves from Valley / Garfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Valley / Garfield
    ID 10229
    1.23 mi • 26 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Downtown LA - Grand - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vignes / Cesar E Chavez
    ID 7179
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    340 yd • 5 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
    74 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alhambra to San Juan Capistrano

The distance between Alhambra, Los Angeles and San Juan Capistrano, Los Angeles is approximately 65.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alhambra 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 Alhambra

Alhambra is located at Alhambra, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Main St & Garfield Ave.

Bus stations close to Alhambra:

  • Main St & Garfield Ave
  • Main / Garfield
  • Garfield/Main

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 Camino Capistrano-Ortega.

Train stations close to San Juan Capistrano:

  • San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St

Bus stations close to San Juan Capistrano:

  • Camino Capistrano-Ortega
  • Del Obispo/Forster (El Adobe Plaza)
  • Camino Capistrano-Del Obispo

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 76 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Alhambra to San Juan Capistrano in Los Angeles, take the 76 bus from Valley / Garfield station to Vignes / Cesar E Chavez station. Next, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min.

162min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7676
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Leaves from Valley / Garfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Valley / Garfield
    ID 10229
    1.23 mi • 26 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Downtown LA - Grand - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vignes / Cesar E Chavez
    ID 7179
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    340 yd • 5 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
    74 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 78, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

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

    The alternative route takes 162 minutes, using Bus line 76, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Alhambra 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 2 hr 20 min.

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

    The 78 bus line goes from Main / Garfield station near Alhambra to Downtown LA - Grand - Venice station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Downtown LA - Grand - Venice station near San Juan Capistrano in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Alhambra and San Juan Capistrano in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 2 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the 78 bus from the Main / Garfield stop near Alhambra in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Downtown LA - Grand - Venice station, which is closest to San Juan Capistrano in Los Angeles.

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