There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan Beach to Chula Vista by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, tram, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 22m$44–91Line 232 bus, bus via Old Town Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Sepulveda / 8th to Downtown Long Beach Stationbus 232
- Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to San Diegobus FlixBus 2006
6h 5m$19–31Line 232 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Sepulveda / 8th to Long Beach / Anaheimbus 232
- Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to San Diegobus Los Angeles
6h 4m$26–42Drive 127.9 mi
- Drive from Manhattan Beach to Chula Vistacar 127.9 mi
2h 17m$24–34Line 232 bus, fly, tram
- Take the bus from Sepulveda / Manhattan Beach to LAX / Metro Transit Centerbus
- 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
3h 49m
Manhattan Beach to Chula Vista by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan Beach to Chula Vista is to line 232 bus and bus via Old Town Station which costs $18 - $35 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan Beach to Chula Vista is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan Beach to Chula Vista. However, there are services departing from Sepulveda / 8th and arriving at E St & 4th Av via Long Beach Bus Station and 12th & Imperial Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Manhattan Beach station to Chula Vista station. However, there are services departing from Pico Station and arriving at E Street Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Manhattan Beach and Chula Vista is 159 miles. The road distance is 128.7 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan Beach to Chula Vista without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Manhattan Beach to Chula Vista, including transfers.
Manhattan Beach to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Sepulveda / 8th station.
Manhattan Beach to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Manhattan Beach to Chula Vista is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can line 232 bus and bus, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Manhattan Beach, CA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sepulveda / 8th to E St & 4th Av via Long Beach / Anaheim, Long Beach Bus Station, San Diego, and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 6h 4m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Civic Center Station to E Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Sepulveda / 8th to Long Beach / Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Sepulveda / Manhattan Beach to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Sepulveda / 8th to Downtown Long Beach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Long Beach Bus Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Manhattan Beach to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Long Beach / Anaheim station.
Manhattan Beach to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan Beach to Chula Vista is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Manhattan Beach to Chula Vista.
There are 1848+ hotels available in Chula Vista.
















