There are 7 ways to get from Burbank to Chula Vista by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or tram
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Burbank to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 18m$40–90Drive 136.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burbank to Chula Vistacar 136.9 mi
2h 25m$25–37Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus Los Angeles
5h 3m$32–54Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane BUR - SAN
4h 17m$268–639Train via L.A. Union Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 50m$47–94Bus via Old Town Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
5h 33m$27–49Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, tram
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- 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 17m
Burbank to Chula Vista by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank to Chula Vista is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank to Chula Vista is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Burbank station to Chula Vista. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at E St & 4th Av via 12th & Imperial Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Burbank to Chula Vista station. However, there are services departing from Burbank and arriving at E Street Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Burbank and Chula Vista is 146 miles. The road distance is 137.7 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank to Chula Vista without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Burbank to Chula Vista, including transfers.
Burbank to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Burbank to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Burbank station.
The best way to get from Burbank to Chula Vista is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 3m, you could also fly, which costs $260 - $650 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Burbank to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 30m. 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
- southwest.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
- 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 Burbank to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- 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
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Burbank to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at San Diego station.
Burbank to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank to Chula Vista is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Burbank to Chula Vista.
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