There are 5 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to Chula Vista by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, plane, tram, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Old Town Station
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
5h 20m$20–36Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 23m$33–81Drive 133.5 mi
- Drive from Griffith Observatory to Chula Vistacar 133.5 mi
2h 28m$25–36Bus, subway, fly, tram
- Take the bus from Vermont Ave. & Commonwealth Canyon Dr. to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus
- Take the subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to E Street Stationtram
5hBus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus Los Angeles
5h 40m$27–51
Griffith Observatory to Chula Vista by foot, bus, subway, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Chula Vista is to bus via Old Town Station which costs $20 - $40 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Griffith Observatory to Chula Vista is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Griffith Observatory to Chula Vista. However, there are services departing from Griffith Observatory and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Griffith Observatory station to Chula Vista station. However, there are services departing from Vermont / Sunset Station and arriving at E Street Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Griffith Observatory and Chula Vista is 140 miles. The road distance is 134.3 miles.
The best way to get from Griffith Observatory to Chula Vista without a car is to bus via Old Town Station which takes 5h 20m and costs $20 - $40.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Griffith Observatory to Chula Vista, including transfers.
Griffith Observatory to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Griffith Observatory to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Griffith Observatory to Chula Vista is to bus via Old Town Station which takes 5h 20m and costs $20 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $85 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $18–30 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. 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
- $28–220
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Griffith Observatory to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Griffith Observatory to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith Observatory to Chula Vista is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Griffith Observatory to Chula Vista.
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