There are 4 ways to get from El Monte to Chula Vista by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or tram
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Bus
best- Take the bus from El Monte to San Ysidrobus Lxus 3105
2h 51m$30–50Drive 124.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Monte to Chula Vistacar 124.4 mi
2h 14m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 57m$37–84Bus, fly, tram
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plazabus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to E Street Stationtram
4h 13m
El Monte to Chula Vista by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Chula Vista is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Chula Vista is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Chula Vista. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at San Ysidro via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Chula Vista station. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at E Street Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between El Monte and Chula Vista is 149 miles. The road distance is 125.2 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to Chula Vista without a car is to bus which takes 2h 51m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from El Monte to Chula Vista, including transfers.
El Monte to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from El Monte station.
El Monte to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from El Monte to Chula Vista is to bus which takes 2h 51m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?
Limousine Express operates a bus from El Monte to San Ysidro twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 42m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from El Monte to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $30–50
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More Questions & Answers
El Monte to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at San Ysidro station.
El Monte to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Chula Vista is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from El Monte to Chula Vista.
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