There are 5 ways to get from Chula Vista to Hawthorne by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, tram, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 18m$44–87Bus, line 40 bus via Old Town Station
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
- Take the bus from Cesar E Chavez / Vignes to Hawthorne / El Segundobus 40
6h 43m$21–35Bus, line 40 bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Hawthorne / El Segundobus 40
6h 20m$28–47Drive 126.4 mi
- Drive from Chula Vista to Hawthornecar 126.4 mi
2h 14m$24–34Tram, fly
- 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
3h 12m
Chula Vista to Hawthorne by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Hawthorne is to bus and line 40 bus via Old Town Station which costs $21 - $35 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Hawthorne is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Hawthorne. However, there are services departing from E St & 4th Av and arriving at Hawthorne / El Segundo via San Diego and Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Hawthorne station. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at Hawthorne / Lennox Station via San Diego, Union Station - Metro A-Line and Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Chula Vista and Hawthorne is 154 miles. The road distance is 127.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Hawthorne without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Chula Vista to Hawthorne, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Hawthorne bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
Chula Vista to Hawthorne train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Hawthorne is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 40 bus, which costs $27 - $50 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Hawthorne, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E St & 4th Av to Hawthorne / El Segundo via 12th & Imperial Transit Center, San Diego, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 6h 20m.
- 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
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from E Street Station to America Plaza Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Hawthorne / El Segundo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Cesar E Chavez / Vignes to Hawthorne / El Segundo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Chula Vista to Hawthorne bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Chula Vista to Hawthorne train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Hawthorne is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Chula Vista to Hawthorne.
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