What is the cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Downey?

The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Downey is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Downey?

The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Downey is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Chula Vista and Downey?

No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Downey. However, there are services departing from E St & 4th Av and arriving at Downey Transit Center via San Diego and MLK Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Chula Vista and Downey?

No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Downey station. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at Lakewood Blvd Station via San Diego, Union Station - Metro A-Line and Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Chula Vista to Downey?

The distance between Chula Vista and Downey is 120 miles. The road distance is 116.4 miles.

How do I travel from Chula Vista to Downey without a car?

The best way to get from Chula Vista to Downey without a car is to tram and bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $17 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Chula Vista to Downey?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Chula Vista to Downey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chula Vista to Downey bus from?

Chula Vista to Downey bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the Chula Vista to Downey train from?

Chula Vista to Downey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from Chula Vista to Downey?

The best way to get from Chula Vista to Downey is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $45 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Chula Vista to Downey bus arrive?

Chula Vista to Downey bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Long Beach Bus Station.

Where does the Chula Vista to Downey train arrive?

Chula Vista to Downey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Chula Vista to Downey?

Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Downey is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Chula Vista to Downey.

Where can I stay near Downey?

There are 2267+ hotels available in Downey.

Chula Vista to Downey - 6 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Chula Vista to Downey by tram, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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Tram, bus
best
1. Take the tram from E Street Station to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram Blue
2. Take the bus from San Diego to Downeybus FlixBus 2037
3h 56m
$17–39
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 15m
$45–87
Drive 115.7 mi
1. Drive from Chula Vista to Downeycar 115.7 mi
2h 4m
$22–31
Tram, fly
1. Take the tram from E Street Station to America Plaza Stationtram
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Lakewood Blvd Stationtram
3h 49m
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Tijuana
6h 25m
$26–44
Train, line 460 bus
1. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Norwalk Stationbus 460
6h 27m
$34–65

Chula Vista to Downey by tram and bus

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3h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 118.9 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Downey, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from San Diego to Long Beach Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 3h.

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