There are 5 ways to get from Chula Vista to Los Angeles Union Station 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
4h 23m$40–85Bus via Old Town Station (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
5h 2m$20–35Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
4h 34m$26–45Drive 126.1 mi
- Drive from Chula Vista to Los Angeles Union Stationcar 126.1 mi
2h 13m$23–34Tram, 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 48m
Chula Vista to Los Angeles Union Station by tram, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Los Angeles Union Station is to bus via Old Town Station which costs $20 - $35 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Los Angeles Union Station is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Los Angeles Union Station station. However, there are services departing from E St & 4th Av and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Los Angeles Union Station. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at Los Angeles via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Chula Vista and Los Angeles Union Station is 135 miles. The road distance is 126.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Los Angeles Union Station without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Chula Vista to Los Angeles Union Station, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Los Angeles Union Station bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
Chula Vista to Los Angeles Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Los Angeles Union Station is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $45 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles County, 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 Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- 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 (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 Los Angeles Union Station bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Chula Vista to Los Angeles Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Los Angeles Union Station is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Chula Vista to Los Angeles Union Station.
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