There are 7 ways to get from Chula Vista to Burbank by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, tram, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Burbanktrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 1m$40–90Drive 136.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chula Vista to Burbankcar 136.6 mi
2h 24m$25–36Bus via Old Town Station
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
5h 12m$44–61Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SAN - BUR
5h 22m$262–655Train via L.A. Union Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 21m$47–92Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
5h 32m$32–54Tram, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Take the tram from E Street Station to America Plaza Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain
4h 47m
Chula Vista to Burbank by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Burbank is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Burbank is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Burbank station. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Burbank. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at Burbank via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Chula Vista and Burbank is 146 miles. The road distance is 137.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Burbank without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Chula Vista to Burbank, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Burbank bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Chula Vista to Burbank train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Burbank is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus via Old Town Station, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 12m, you could also fly, which costs $260 - $700 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Burbank twice daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Jefferson Lines also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from E Street Station to America Plaza Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Burbank - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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More Questions & Answers
Chula Vista to Burbank bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Chula Vista to Burbank train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Burbank station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Burbank is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Chula Vista to Burbank.
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