What is the cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Santa Monica is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Chula Vista and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns via LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level and LAX/Metro Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Chula Vista and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via San Diego, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Chula Vista to Santa Monica?

The distance between Chula Vista and Santa Monica is 147 miles. The road distance is 139 miles.

How do I travel from Chula Vista to Santa Monica without a car?

The best way to get from Chula Vista to Santa Monica without a car is to bus and line 3 bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $60 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Chula Vista to Santa Monica?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Chula Vista to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chula Vista to Santa Monica bus from?

Chula Vista to Santa Monica bus services, operated by reLAXsan, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the Chula Vista to Santa Monica train from?

Chula Vista to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from Chula Vista to Santa Monica?

The best way to get from Chula Vista to Santa Monica is to bus and line 3 bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Chula Vista to Santa Monica bus arrive?

Chula Vista to Santa Monica bus services, operated by reLAXsan, arrive at LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stop station.

Where does the Chula Vista to Santa Monica train arrive?

Chula Vista to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Chula Vista to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Santa Monica is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Chula Vista to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 2890+ hotels available in Santa Monica.

Chula Vista to Santa Monica - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 3 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Chula Vista to Santa Monica by bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus, line 3 bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus 3
5h 20m
$60–107
Drive 138.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chula Vista to Santa Monicacar 138.2 mi
2h 30m
$26–37
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 21m
$45–87
Tram, fly
1. Take the tram from E Street Station to America Plaza Stationtram
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram
4. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
4h 14m
Bus, line 33 bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
6h 35m
$26–47

Chula Vista to Santa Monica by tram, train, and subway (Amtrak)

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Distance: 145.8 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a vehicle from E Street Station to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns via Old Town Station, San Diego, LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, and LAX/Metro Transit Center in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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