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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chula Vista to San Jose by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus

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  1. Tram, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José 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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    3h 32m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 28m
    $74–150

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 13m
    $171–364

  4. Drive 464.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chula Vista to San Josecar car 464.8 mi
    7h 57m
    $85–123

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4h 29m
    $86–277

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 45m
    $82–266

  7. Bus via King & Story

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Josebus bus Lxit 3323
    13h 49m

Chula Vista to San Jose by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 430.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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

Greyhound-us operates a bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Jose Diridon Station once daily, and the journey takes 10h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from E Street Station to San Jose via America Plaza Station, San Diego, and Los Angeles in around 15h 13m.

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