Chula Vista to Santa Monica Trains

Chula Vista to Santa Monica trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chula Vista and Santa Monica takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Chula Vista to Santa Monica. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 51m
Duration: 152 mi
Distance: $41
Average price: Hourly
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Chula Vista to Santa Monica train times

Trains run hourly between Chula Vista and Santa Monica. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Chula Vista is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Santa Monica at 1:05 AM. All services require a transfer at America Plaza Station and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

11:22 AM → 4:02 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
12:22 PM → 5:02 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
1:22 PM → 6:02 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
3:22 PM → 8:02 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:07 AM → 8:25 AM
7h 18m • 3 changes
5:22 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
6:22 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:59 AM
6h 52m • 3 changes
5:22 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
6:22 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:59 AM
6h 52m • 3 changes
5:22 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
6:22 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:59 AM
6h 52m • 3 changes
5:22 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
6:22 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chula Vista to Santa Monica? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Chula Vista to Santa Monica trains

Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

Chula Vista to Santa Monica train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

11:22 AM → 4:02 PM

12:22 PM → 5:02 PM

1:22 PM → 6:02 PM

3:22 PM → 8:02 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:07 AM → 8:25 AM

5:22 AM → 10:02 AM

6:22 AM → 11:02 AM

7:22 AM → 12:02 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:59 AM

5:22 AM → 10:02 AM

6:22 AM → 11:02 AM

7:22 AM → 12:02 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:59 AM

5:22 AM → 10:02 AM

6:22 AM → 11:02 AM

7:22 AM → 12:02 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:59 AM

5:22 AM → 10:02 AM

6:22 AM → 11:02 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

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Train (Amtrak)

Chula Vista to Santa Monica train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

11:22 AM → 4:02 PM

12:22 PM → 5:02 PM

1:22 PM → 6:02 PM

3:22 PM → 8:02 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:07 AM → 8:25 AM

5:22 AM → 10:02 AM

6:22 AM → 11:02 AM

7:22 AM → 12:02 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:59 AM

5:22 AM → 10:02 AM

6:22 AM → 11:02 AM

7:22 AM → 12:02 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:59 AM

5:22 AM → 10:02 AM

6:22 AM → 11:02 AM

7:22 AM → 12:02 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:59 AM

5:22 AM → 10:02 AM

6:22 AM → 11:02 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Train from San Diego to Los Angeles

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