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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 30m
    $40–85

  2. Drive 126.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Chula Vistacar car 126.4 mi
    2h 15m
    $24–34

  3. Bus via Santa Fe Depot (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 39m
    $40–65

  4. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to E Street Stationtram tram
    3h 38m

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus bus Los Angeles
    3h 43m
    $26–43

  6. Line 34 bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the bus from SW FIRST - McKENZIE to B Shelterbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FAT - SAN
    3. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to E Street Stationtram tram
    4h 50m

California to Chula Vista by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 134.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between California, 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, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h.

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