There are 4 ways to get from Chula Vista to Carmel Valley by tram, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from E Street Station to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram Blue
1h 9m$32–53Drive 25.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chula Vista to Carmel Valleycar 25.4 mi
29 min$5–7Line 929 bus, line 235 bus
- Take the bus from E St & 4th Av to 12th & Imperial Transit Centerbus 929
- Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Miramar College Transit Stationbus 235 / ...
1h 44m$52–80Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chula Vista to Carmel Valleytaxi 25.4 mi
29 min$110–140
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Carmel Valley is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Carmel Valley is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Carmel Valley station. However, there are services departing from E St & 4th Av and arriving at Miramar College Transit Station via Broadway & Park Bl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Carmel Valley station. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at UCSD Health La Jolla Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
The distance between Chula Vista and Carmel Valley is 27 miles. The road distance is 25.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Carmel Valley without a car is to tram which takes 1h 9m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Chula Vista to Carmel Valley, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Carmel Valley bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from E St & 4th Av station.
Chula Vista to Carmel Valley train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from E Street Station.
Chula Vista to Carmel Valley bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at 12th & Imperial Transit Center station.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA?
San Diego Metro Transit operates a vehicle from E Street Station to UCSD Health La Jolla Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–13 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E St & 4th Av to Carmel Valley via 12th & Imperial Transit Center, 12th & Imperial Station, City College Station, Broadway & Park Bl, and Miramar College Transit Station in around 1h 44m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from E Street Station to UCSD Health La Jolla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from E St & 4th Av to 12th & Imperial Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Miramar College Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-503-0500
- Website
- coastalcabdispatch.com
Orange Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-223-5555
- Website
- taxi-sandiego.com
San Diego Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 619-906-0192
- Website
- sdtaxiservice.com
Sitio de Taxis Macroplaza
- Phone
- +52 664 622 0026
Taxis Libres de Tijuana
- Phone
- +52 663 114 4074
Taxi Tel Tijuana
- Phone
- +52 664 624 7116
- Website
- taxiteltij.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chula Vista to Carmel Valley train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at UCSD Health La Jolla Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Carmel Valley is 26 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Chula Vista to Carmel Valley.
There are 332+ hotels available in Carmel Valley.

