There are 6 ways to get from Chula Vista to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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.
Fly to Sacramento International Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SAN - SMF
4h 1m$154–279Bus via Greenfield (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Bakersfieldbus FlixBus 2006
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Sacramento Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2007
15h 19m$82–130Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
15h 6m$95–150Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
19h 16m$370–577Drive 510.5 mi
- Drive from Chula Vista to Sacramentocar 510.5 mi
8h 30m$88–126Fly to Oakland International Airport, train
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SAN - OAK
- Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
6h 49m$110–388
Chula Vista to Sacramento by tram and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Sacramento is to bus via Greenfield which costs $80 - $130 and takes 15h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Sacramento is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $150 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Bus Terminal and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at Sacramento via San Diego and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 16m.
The distance between Chula Vista and Sacramento is 505 miles. The road distance is 513.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 15h 6m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Chula Vista to Sacramento, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
Chula Vista to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Sacramento is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $150 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 15h 6m, you could also train, which costs $370 - $600 and takes 19h 16m.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Sacramento Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 13h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–270
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
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 Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bakersfield to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chula Vista to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Chula Vista to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Sacramento is 514 miles. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from Chula Vista to Sacramento.
There are 324+ hotels available in Sacramento.