Rome2Rio

How to get fromAlbuquerque to Chula Vistaby plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or bus

Find Transport to Chula Vista

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Albuquerque to Chula Vista by plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ABQ - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to E Street Stationtram tram
    4h 21m

  2. Drive 764.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Chula Vistacar car 764.6 mi
    13h 2m
    $140–202

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    20h 30m
    $316–637

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus bus Los Angeles
    22h 43m
    $161–297

  5. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SAF - SAN
    6h 48m
    $158–510

  6. Bus via Las Cruces

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque, NM to Las Cruces, NMbus bus Denver to El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus El Paso
    26h 14m
    $184–290

Albuquerque to Chula Vista by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$316Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Albuquerque to Chula Vista.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 645.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to E Street Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 20h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to E St & 4th Av via Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego, and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 22h 43m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers