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How to get fromNorthridge to Chula Vistaby train (Amtrak), bus, tram, car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Northridge to Chula Vista by train (Amtrak), bus, tram, car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Northridge to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 41m
    $80–130

  2. Line 240 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Reseda / Parthenia to Universal / Studio City Stationbus bus 240
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus bus Los Angeles
    6h 30m
    $27–44

  3. Line 237 bus, bus, tram, line 929 bus

    1. Take the bus from Lindley / Parthenia to Woodley / Saticoybus bus 237
    2. Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    4. Take the tram from Old Town Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram tram
    5. Take the bus from 12th & Imperial Transit Center to E St & 4th Avbus bus 929
    6h 30m
    $68–143

  4. Drive  150.1 mi

    1. Drive from Northridge to Chula Vistacar car 150.1 mi
    2h 45m
    $28–40

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3. Take the tram from America Plaza Station to E Street Stationtram tram
    4h 40m

  6. Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 16m
    $73–120

  7. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BUR - SAN
    5h 57m
    $54–284

Northridge to Chula Vista by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Northridge to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reseda / Parthenia to E St & 4th Av via Universal / Studio City Station, Universal / Studio City Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego, and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 6h 30m.

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