There are 5 ways to get from California to Chula Vista by bus, tram, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, tram
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to E Street Stationtram Blue
3h 23mDrive 126.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to Chula Vistacar 126.4 mi
2h 15m$22–32Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 30m$65–110Fly, tram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to E Street Stationtram
3h 40mBus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus Los Angeles
3h 43m$24–40
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Chula Vista is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from California to Chula Vista is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from California 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 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from California to Chula Vista station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at E Street Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between California and Chula Vista is 131 miles. The road distance is 127.2 miles.
The best way to get from California to Chula Vista without a car is to bus and tram which takes 3h 23m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from California to Chula Vista, including transfers.
California to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Chula Vista is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $40 and takes 3h 43m.
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 $65–110 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 $21–35 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Old Town Station to E Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from America Plaza Station to E Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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Booking & Getting There
California to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at San Diego station.
California to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Chula Vista is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from California to Chula Vista.
There are 2196+ hotels available in Chula Vista.