There are 5 ways to get from Chula Vista to Monrovia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, tram, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 3m$42–85Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
5h 44m$22–35Drive 130.7 mi
- Drive from Chula Vista to Monroviacar 130.7 mi
2h 24m$24–35Tram, 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
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Monrovia Stationtram
4h 34mBus via El Monte Station - Upper Level (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
6h 19m$28–53
Chula Vista to Monrovia by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Monrovia is to bus which costs $22 - $35 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Monrovia is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Monrovia. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Los Angeles Downtown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Monrovia station. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at Monrovia Station via San Diego and Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Chula Vista and Monrovia is 154 miles. The road distance is 131.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Monrovia without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Chula Vista to Monrovia, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Monrovia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
Chula Vista to Monrovia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Monrovia is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $35 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Monrovia, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 3h 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
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Monrovia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $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
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Chula Vista to Monrovia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Chula Vista to Monrovia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Monrovia is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Chula Vista to Monrovia.
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