What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Chula Vista?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Chula Vista is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Chula Vista?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Chula Vista is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and Chula Vista?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Chula Vista. However, there are services departing from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate and arriving at E St & 4th Av via Santa Ana and 12th & Imperial Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Costa Mesa and Chula Vista?

No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to Chula Vista station. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at E Street Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to Chula Vista?

The distance between Costa Mesa and Chula Vista is 102 miles. The road distance is 90.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Chula Vista without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 49m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to Chula Vista?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Costa Mesa to Chula Vista, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Chula Vista bus from?

Costa Mesa to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Santa Ana station.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Chula Vista train from?

Costa Mesa to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Chula Vista bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at San Diego station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Chula Vista train arrive?

Costa Mesa to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to Chula Vista?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Chula Vista is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Costa Mesa to Chula Vista.

Where can I stay near Chula Vista?

There are 2146+ hotels available in Chula Vista.

Costa Mesa to Chula Vista - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Chula Vista by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to E Street Stationtram Blue
3h 49m
Drive 90.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Chula Vistacar 90.4 mi
1h 48m
$17–24
Bus, line 929 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to San Diegobus Los Angeles
2. Take the bus from 12th & Imperial Transit Center to E St & 4th Avbus 929
3h 53m
$22–35
Line 55 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Flower-6Thbus 55
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
4h 59m
$17–29

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Distance: 101.8 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to E St & 4th Av via Santa Ana, San Diego, and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 3h 53m.

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