There are 6 ways to get from Chula Vista to Pomona by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, 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
4h 58m$35–53Drive 120.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chula Vista to Pomonacar 120.1 mi
2h 4m$22–31Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Pomona Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
5h 59m$87–134Fly, tram
- 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 Pomona North Stationtram
4h 58m$152–480Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Montclair Transcenterbus Greyhound US0901
5h 37m$29–47Train, 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
6h 19m$54–86
Chula Vista to Pomona by tram and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Pomona is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Pomona is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Pomona. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro and arriving at Pomona Transit Center via Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Pomona. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at Pomona Amtrak via San Diego and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Chula Vista and Pomona is 161 miles. The road distance is 120.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Pomona without a car is to bus and line 486 bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Chula Vista to Pomona, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Pomona bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from San Ysidro station.
Chula Vista to Pomona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Pomona is to bus and line 486 bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Pomona, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from H Street Station to Pomona Transit Center via San Ysidro Station, San Ysidro, El Monte, and Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from E Street Station to Pomona Amtrak via America Plaza Station, San Diego, and Los Angeles in around 5h 59m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Pomona Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Pomona North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E to Pomona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Montclair Transcenter
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
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Booking & Getting There
Chula Vista to Pomona bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at El Monte station.
Chula Vista to Pomona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Pomona is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Chula Vista to Pomona.
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