San Juan Capistrano Metrolink Station Guide

The San Juan Capistrano Metrolink Station is an essential commuter center and a beautiful entrance to the amazing historical and coastal landscape of Southern California. The station is located in the center of the historic district of downtown at 26701 Verdugo Street, a combination of the modern rail amenities with the old-world atmosphere of the adjacent Mission San Juan Capistrano, as well as the Spanish colonial style of this city. It provides smooth northbound rail transport to the Los Angeles Union Station north and southbound to the Oceanside, thus it is a favorite destination among commuters, day-travellers, and tourists who visit the area. The station itself is designed with a friendly look, and it fits in with the rest of the adobe-style buildings with shaded waiting bays, ticket dispensing machines, ADA-approved ramps, and signs. There is parking; cars and bicycles fit, and local OCTA buses, shuttles, and rideshare services make last-mile transportation convenient.

The visitors are only a step away from the renowned global Mission, boutique shops, art galleries, and numerous restaurants that have a range of casual bites to fancy dining. It is also well situated so that its riders are within a short drive of Dana Point Harbor and the beautiful beaches of South Orange County. The increased security through the use of surveillance cameras, good lighting, and emergency call boxes ensures that the travelers have a safe environment at any time of the day or night. The San Juan Capistrano Metrolink Station is therefore not only an effective transit station, but also a destination on its own where the history and the present of California intersect, and hence is ideal among commuters, history lovers, and recreational travelers who are seeking a combination of both.

San Juan Capistrano Metrolink Station Overview

Address: 26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Lines & Platform

Accessed by Metrolink Orange County Line and Inland Empire-Orange County (IE-OC) Line.
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner also passes through it.
Has one platform side and one main track.

Parking Facilities

Multi-story parking system through the Verdugo street with approximately 255 metered parking places, including accessible parking places.
Parking overnight and daily, with a maximum of three days overnight.
The pay stations are cash or card-based.

Amenities & Station Features

The old depot building has indoor waiting rooms and washrooms.
Ticket counter and self-service ticket vending machines.
Outdoor seating on the platform that is sheltered.
Cyclist bicycle rack and lockers.
Complete ADA-accessible ramps and touch pavements, accessible restrooms.
On-site dining restaurant, Trevor at the Tracks, is situated within the old depot.

Connections & Nearby Transit

Has bus connections with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to travel around the area.
Local rideshare pick-up/drop-off areas and on-demand micro-transit.
Metrolink Rail-2-Rail will provide some Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains to holders of Metrolink passes.

Nearby Attractions & Services

Right next door to it is an 18th-century landmark mission called Mission San Juan Capistrano.
The Los Rios Historic District, which has historic homes, cafes, art galleries, and gardens.
The boutique stores and restaurants of downtown San Juan Capistrano are within walking distance.
Petting Zoo and parks close to Zoomars Petting Zoo are family-friendly.

Security & Safety

Intense lighting on the platform, in walkways, and over the parking structure.
Security cameras and normal security patrols.
Emergency call boxes are available at the platforms and close to the parking areas.
Positive Train Control technology is ordered to improve rail safety and reliability.

San Juan Capistrano Metrolink Station Schedule

San Juan Capistrano Metrolink Station has service on a regular basis on the Orange County and Inland Empire-Orange County Lines with frequent weekday trains and frequent weekend trains that link Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Oceanside to commuters and leisure travelers.

San Juan Capistrano Metrolink Station Weekdays Schedule

Direction	Departure (San Juan Capistrano)	Typical Arrival
To L.A. Union Station	5:10 AM	~6:15 AM
To L.A. Union Station	6:13 AM	~7:20 AM
To L.A. Union Station	7:05 AM	~8:10 AM
To Oceanside	3:12 PM	~4:20 PM
To Oceanside	6:03 PM	~7:10 PM

San Juan Capistrano Metrolink Station Weekend Schedule

Direction	Departure (San Juan Capistrano)	Typical Arrival
To L.A. Union Station	9:05 AM	~10:10 AM
To L.A. Union Station	12:05 PM	~1:10 PM
To Oceanside	2:05 PM	~3:15 PM
To Oceanside	3:12 PM	~4:20 PM
To L.A. Union Station	6:03 PM	~7:10 PM

Q.What is the location of the San Juan Capistrano Metrolink station?

Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano, California 92675, 26701.

Q.What lines of the Metrolink pass the San Juan Capistrano Metrolink?

Orange County Line and Inland Empire.

Q. Does San Juan Capistrano Station have parking?

About 200 ADA and bicycle rack spaces.

Q. Which attractions are in the San Juan Capistrano Station?

Mission San Juan Capistrano, the Los Rios historic district, and downtown stores.

Q. Does San Juan Capistrano Metrolink Station ADA have accessibility?

Yes. There are elevators, ramps, and paving that is tactile.