There are 5 ways to get from Chula Vista to Ontario by bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Bus, line 486 bus
best- Take the bus from San Ysidro to El Montebus Lxus 3126
- Take the bus from Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E to Pomona Transit Centerbus 486
5h 39m$37–55Drive 117.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chula Vista to Ontariocar 117.8 mi
2h 1m$22–32Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
6h 12m$42–94Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Montclair Transcenterbus Greyhound US0901
6h 15m$26–39Train, line 59 bus
- Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mallbus 59
7h 3m$29–62
Chula Vista to Ontario by tram and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Ontario is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Ontario is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Ontario. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro and arriving at Holt @ Palm via Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E and Pomona Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Ontario. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at Ontario Amtrak via San Diego and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Chula Vista and Ontario is 167 miles. The road distance is 118.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Ontario without a car is to bus and line 486 bus which takes 5h 39m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Chula Vista to Ontario, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Ontario bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from San Ysidro station.
Chula Vista to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Ontario is to bus and line 486 bus which takes 5h 39m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Ontario, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from H Street Station to Holt @ Palm via San Ysidro Station, San Ysidro, El Monte, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E, and Pomona Transit Center in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from E Street Station to Ontario Amtrak via America Plaza Station, San Diego, and Los Angeles in around 6h 12m.
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
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from San Ysidro to El Monte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $30–50
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Booking & Getting There
Chula Vista to Ontario bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at El Monte station.
Chula Vista to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Ontario is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Chula Vista to Ontario.
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