There are 3 ways to get from Chula Vista to San Clemente by tram, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from E Street Station to America Plaza Stationtram Blue
- Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 45mDrive 65.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chula Vista to San Clementecar 65.4 mi
1h 10m$12–18Line 929 bus, bus
- Take the bus from E St & 4th Av to 12th & Imperial Transit Centerbus 929
- Take the bus from San Diego to Oceansidebus Tijuana
3h 52m$20–30
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to San Clemente is to drive which costs $11 - $18 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to San Clemente is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $11 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from E St & 4th Av and arriving at Oceanside via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at San Clemente Pier Amtrak via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Chula Vista and San Clemente is 70 miles. The road distance is 65.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to San Clemente without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Chula Vista to San Clemente, including transfers.
Chula Vista to San Clemente bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from E St & 4th Av station.
Chula Vista to San Clemente train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from E Street Station.
Chula Vista to San Clemente bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at 12th & Imperial Transit Center station.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from E St & 4th Av to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via 12th & Imperial Transit Center, San Diego, Oceanside, and Oceanside in around 3h 52m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from E Street Station to America Plaza Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from E St & 4th Av to 12th & Imperial Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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More Questions & Answers
Chula Vista to San Clemente train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at America Plaza Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to San Clemente is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Chula Vista to San Clemente.
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