Rome2Rio

How to get fromChula Vista to San Franciscoby tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, shuttle, or bus

Find Transport to San Francisco

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Chula Vista to San Francisco by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, shuttle, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Tram, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Take the tram from E Street Station to America Plaza Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    3h 51m

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 48m
    $79–149

  3. Train, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    16h 49m
    $178–373

  4. Drive 507.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chula Vista to San Franciscocar car 507.7 mi
    8h 32m
    $93–134

  5. Tram, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the tram from E Street Station to America Plaza Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Powell Streetsubway subway
    4h 6m

  6. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    5h 8m
    $84–520

  7. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane SAN - STS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle bus
    5h 52m
    $168–305

  8. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus bus San Ysidro
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Civic Center / UN Plazasubway subway Green-S
    13h 33m
    $104–135

Chula Vista to San Francisco by tram, bus, and subway (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chula Vista to San Francisco.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 471.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Oakland twice daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 10h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from E Street Station to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 16h 49m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers