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How to get fromMonterey to Chula Vistaby plane, tram, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Monterey to Chula Vista by plane, tram, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    2. Take the tram from America Plaza Station to E Street Stationtram tram
    3h 54m

  2. Drive  444.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Chula Vistacar car 444.9 mi
    7h 46m
    $82–118

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    13h 30m
    $89–127

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    15h 24m
    $257–413

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    5h 26m
    $122–542

  6. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    6h 28m
    $121–303

  7. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    7h 2m
    $122–355

  8. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus bus
    16h 6m

Monterey to Chula Vista by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 392.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to H Street Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, San Ysidro, and San Ysidro Station in around 13h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to E Street Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 15h 24m.

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