There are 5 ways to get from Chula Vista to California State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, tram, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Northridgetrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 28m$94–140Bus, line 240 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Centerbus 240
6h 21m$22–37Drive 150.4 mi
- Drive from Chula Vista to California State Universitycar 150.4 mi
2h 49m$26–38Tram, fly, line 237 bus
- Take the tram from E Street Station to Civic Center 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 31mTrain, 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 28m$71–109
Chula Vista to California State University by tram, bus, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to California State University is to bus and line 240 bus which costs $22 - $40 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to California State University is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to California State University. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at CSUN Transit Center via Universal / Studio City Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
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 28m.
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 28m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Chula Vista to California State University, including transfers.
Chula Vista to California State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop 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 28m and costs $90 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 240 bus, which costs $22 - $40 and takes 6h 21m.
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 $80–130 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from E Street Station to California State University via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Universal / Studio City Station, Universal / Studio City Station, and CSUN Transit Center in around 6h 21m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Northridge
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from E Street Station to Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Woodley / Saticoy to Zelzah / Plummer
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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Booking & Getting There
Chula Vista to California State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union 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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