There are 5 ways to get from Monrovia to Chula Vista by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, tram, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 6m$37–87Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus FlixBus 2006 / ...
6h 28m$22–37Bus via El Monte Station - Upper Level (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus Los Angeles
5h 43m$29–52Drive 130.3 mi
- Drive from Monrovia to Chula Vistacar 130.3 mi
2h 24m$24–35Tram, fly
- Take the tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
- 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 37m
Monrovia to Chula Vista by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monrovia to Chula Vista is to bus which costs $21 - $40 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Monrovia to Chula Vista is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Monrovia to Chula Vista. However, there are services departing from Primrose Ave and Lime Ave and arriving at E St & 4th Av via El Monte Station - Upper Level, Los Angeles Union Station and 12th & Imperial Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Monrovia station to Chula Vista station. However, there are services departing from Monrovia Station and arriving at E Street Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Monrovia and Chula Vista is 154 miles. The road distance is 131.1 miles.
The best way to get from Monrovia to Chula Vista without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $35 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Monrovia to Chula Vista, including transfers.
Monrovia to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Monrovia to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Monrovia to Chula Vista is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus via El Monte Station - Upper Level, which costs $28 - $55 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Monrovia, CA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
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
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Civic Center Station to E Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Monrovia to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at San Diego station.
Monrovia to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monrovia to Chula Vista is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Monrovia to Chula Vista.
There are 1939+ hotels available in Chula Vista.
















