There are 5 ways to get from Chula Vista to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 55m$88–143Drive 129.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chula Vista to Palm Springs Aerial Tramwaycar 129.2 mi
2h 24m$24–35Bus via Anaheim
- Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheimbus Tijuana
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 42m$82–120Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
8h 11m$98–188Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
9h 14m$41–67
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. However, there are services departing from E St & 4th Av and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via San Diego and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway station. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at Palm Springs Station via San Diego and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between Chula Vista and Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is 209 miles. The road distance is 130 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Chula Vista to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
Chula Vista to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is to bus via Anaheim which takes 7h 42m and costs $80 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 8h 11m.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from E St & 4th Av to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway via 12th & Imperial Transit Center, San Diego, Anaheim, Anaheim, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from E Street Station to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway via America Plaza Station, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Palm Springs Station in around 8h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from San Diego to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- Sunline Transit
Bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Sunline Transit
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
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More Questions & Answers
Chula Vista to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Anaheim station.
Chula Vista to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Chula Vista to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.
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