There are 3 ways to get from Chula Vista to Mission Viejo by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 48m$25–48Drive 79.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chula Vista to Mission Viejocar 79.8 mi
1h 25m$15–21Line 929 bus, bus
- Take the bus from E St & 4th Av to 12th & Imperial Transit Centerbus 929
- Take the bus from San Diego to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 9m$32–47
Chula Vista to Mission Viejo by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Mission Viejo is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Mission Viejo is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Mission Viejo. However, there are services departing from E St & 4th Av and arriving at Jeronimo-Montilla via San Diego and Irvine Station-Dock 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Mission Viejo station. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Chula Vista and Mission Viejo is 86 miles. The road distance is 80.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Mission Viejo without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $24 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Chula Vista to Mission Viejo, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Mission Viejo bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from E St & 4th Av station.
Chula Vista to Mission Viejo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Mission Viejo is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $24 - $50. Alternatively, you can line 929 bus and bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Mission Viejo, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 1h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E St & 4th Av to Jeronimo-Montilla via 12th & Imperial Transit Center, 12th & Imperial Station, Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, Irvine, and Irvine Station-Dock 5 in around 5h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Chula Vista to Mission Viejo bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at 12th & Imperial Transit Center station.
Chula Vista to Mission Viejo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Mission Viejo is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Chula Vista to Mission Viejo.
There are 1073+ hotels available in Mission Viejo.







