There are 6 ways to get from Chula Vista to California State University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, tram, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Northridgetrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 58m$45–100Drive 150.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chula Vista to California State Universitycar 150.4 mi
2h 49m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from San Ysidro to Pacoimabus Lxus 3121
6h 37mTram, fly, line 237 bus
- 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 bus from Woodley / Saticoy to Zelzah / Plummerbus
5h 34mTrain, line 240 bus
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Centerbus 240
6h 27m$43–85Bus, line 240 bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Centerbus 240
6h 40m$28–49
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to California State University is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to California State University is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to California State University. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro and arriving at Nordhoff / Lindley via Osborne / Laurel Canyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to California State University. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at Northridge via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Chula Vista and California State University is 162 miles. The road distance is 151.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to California State University without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Chula Vista to California State University, including transfers.
Chula Vista to California State University bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from San Ysidro station.
Chula Vista to California State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to California State University is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and California State University, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Northridge twice daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Alternatively, Limousine Express operates a bus from San Ysidro to Pacoima once daily, and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- 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 to Northridge
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- 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
- Website
- example.com
Bus from San Ysidro to Pacoima
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Woodley / Saticoy to Zelzah / Plummer
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- 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 California State University bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Pacoima station.
Chula Vista to California State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Northridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to California State University is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Chula Vista to California State University.
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