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How to get fromChula Vista to Santa Anaby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Chula Vista to Santa Ana by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 23m
    $30–65

  2. Drive 95.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chula Vista to Santa Anacar car 95.6 mi
    1h 42m
    $18–26

  3. Line 929 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from E St & 4th Av to 12th & Imperial Transit Centerbus bus 929
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus bus Tijuana
    3h 34m
    $20–33

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 35m
    $30–45

Chula Vista to Santa Ana by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 99.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Santa Ana hourly. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E St & 4th Av to Santa Ana via 12th & Imperial Transit Center and San Diego in around 3h 34m.

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