The average train between California and Chula Vista takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from California to Chula Vista. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between California and Chula Vista. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from California is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Chula Vista at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from California to Chula Vista. However, there are services departing from California station and arriving at Chula Vista station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
California to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
California to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The distance between California and Chula Vista is 476.8 km. The road distance is 216 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m.