There are 5 ways to get from Arcadia to Chula Vista by bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from El Monte to San Ysidrobus Lxus 3105
4h 31m$33–58Tram, bus
cheapest- Take the tram from Arcadia Station to 1st Street Stationtram Metro A Line
- Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to San Diegobus FlixBus 2006
6h 19m$18–28Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 3m$32–77Drive 129.8 mi
- Drive from Arcadia to Chula Vistacar 129.8 mi
2h 24m$24–35Tram, fly
- Take the tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to E Street Stationtram
4h 34m
Arcadia to Chula Vista by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcadia to Chula Vista is to tram and bus which costs $17 - $28 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Arcadia to Chula Vista is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcadia to Chula Vista. However, there are services departing from Santa Anita / Huntington and arriving at San Ysidro via El Monte Station Lower Level and El Monte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Arcadia station to Chula Vista station. However, there are services departing from Arcadia Station and arriving at E Street Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Arcadia and Chula Vista is 156 miles. The road distance is 130.6 miles.
The best way to get from Arcadia to Chula Vista without a car is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Arcadia to Chula Vista, including transfers.
Arcadia to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from El Monte station.
Arcadia to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Arcadia to Chula Vista is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Arcadia, CA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?
Limousine Express operates a bus from El Monte to San Ysidro twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 42m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from El Monte to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $30–50
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More Questions & Answers
Arcadia to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at San Ysidro station.
Arcadia to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcadia to Chula Vista is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Arcadia to Chula Vista.
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