There are 5 ways to get from Arcadia to Chula Vista by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, tram, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 3m$42–87Tram, 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$19–31Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus Los Angeles
5h 27m$28–48Drive 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 tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcadia to Chula Vista is to tram and bus which costs $18 - $35 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 E St & 4th Av via El Monte Station - Upper Level, Los Angeles Union Station and 12th & Imperial Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
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 152 miles. The road distance is 130.6 miles.
The best way to get from Arcadia to Chula Vista without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Arcadia to Chula Vista, including transfers.
Arcadia to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Los Angeles Union 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 train which takes 5h 3m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $50 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Arcadia, CA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?
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. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego 3 times a day. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from Arcadia Station to 1st Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Civic Center Station to E Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Arcadia to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at San Diego 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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