What is the cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Whittier?

The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Whittier is to bus and line 173 bus which costs $18 - $30 and takes 7h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Whittier?

The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Whittier is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Chula Vista and Whittier?

No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Whittier. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro and arriving at Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street via Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W and El Monte Station - Lower Bay 3/4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Chula Vista and Whittier?

No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Whittier. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs via San Diego and Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Chula Vista to Whittier?

The distance between Chula Vista and Whittier is 125 miles. The road distance is 116.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chula Vista to Whittier without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $60 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Chula Vista to Whittier?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Chula Vista to Whittier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chula Vista to Whittier bus from?

Chula Vista to Whittier bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from San Ysidro station.

Where do I catch the Chula Vista to Whittier train from?

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

Train or bus from Chula Vista to Whittier?

The best way to get from Chula Vista to Whittier is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Chula Vista to Whittier bus arrive?

Chula Vista to Whittier bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at El Monte station.

Where does the Chula Vista to Whittier train arrive?

Chula Vista to Whittier train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Chula Vista to Whittier?

Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Whittier is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Chula Vista to Whittier.

Where can I stay near Whittier?

There are 1299+ hotels available in Whittier.

Chula Vista to Whittier - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chula Vista to Whittier by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 56m
$63–105
Bus, line 173 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus FlixBus 2006
2. Take the bus from 1st & Shelter F S to Norwalk Station Bay 11bus 173 / ...
7h 4m
$19–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to El Montebus Lxus 3126
5h 11m
Drive 115.9 mi
1. Drive from Chula Vista to Whittiercar 115.9 mi
2h 7m
$22–31

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Distance: 124.3 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, Limousine Express operates a bus from San Ysidro to El Monte twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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