There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Capistrano Beach by plane, bus, taxi, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PHX - SNA
2h 52m$120–570Drive 363.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Phoenix to Capistrano Beachcar 363.8 mi
6h 8m$65–93Bus
- Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to El Montebus Nogales / ...
- Take the bus from El Monte to Santa Anabus Lxus 3105
8h 50m$109–142Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
- Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
13h 23m$324–494Bus, train
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
10h 52m$106–163Bus via Long Beach
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus 577
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harborbus 1
11h 20m$71–103Bus #2
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Santa Anabus El Paso
14h 37m$76–109
Phoenix to Capistrano Beach by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Capistrano Beach is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Capistrano Beach is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix to Capistrano Beach. However, there are services departing from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix and arriving at Coast-34680 Surfside Inn via El Monte and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Phoenix and Capistrano Beach is 365 miles. The road distance is 366 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Capistrano Beach without a car is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Phoenix to Capistrano Beach, including transfers.
Phoenix to Capistrano Beach bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix station.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Capistrano Beach is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 8h 50m.
Phoenix to Capistrano Beach bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at El Monte station.
Capistrano Beach is 1h behind Phoenix. It is currently 7:39 PM in Phoenix and 6:39 PM in Capistrano Beach.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Capistrano Beach, CA, USA?
Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Coast-34680 Surfside Inn via El Monte, El Monte, Santa Ana, Santa Ana, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 8h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to El Monte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–95
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from El Monte to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $24–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
- support@crossborderxpress.com
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
Bus from Phoenix to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Mayflower Cab
- Phone
- +1 (602) 955-1355
VIP Taxi
- Phone
- +1 602-300-3000
- Website
- viptaxi.com
Yellow Cab AZ
- Phone
- +1 480-888-8888
- Website
- yellowcabaz.com
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