There are 5 ways to get from Ontario to Chula Vista by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, tram, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza Wbus 707
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus Los Angeles
6h 31m$28–53Drive 117.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ontario to Chula Vistacar 117.8 mi
2h 1m$22–32Train
- Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 41m$50–99Line 61 bus, line 15 bus, bus, tram
- Take the bus from Holt @ Palm to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus 61
- Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 15 / ...
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus
- Take the tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to E Street Stationtram
6h 46m$22–44Line 59 bus, train
- Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus 59
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 10m$35–70
Ontario to Chula Vista by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ontario to Chula Vista is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Ontario to Chula Vista is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ontario to Chula Vista. However, there are services departing from Holt @ Lemon and arriving at E St & 4th Av via Pomona Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station and 12th & Imperial Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Ontario to Chula Vista station. However, there are services departing from Montclair and arriving at E Street Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Ontario and Chula Vista is 174 miles. The road distance is 118.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ontario to Chula Vista without a car is to bus which takes 6h 31m and costs $28 - $55.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Ontario to Chula Vista, including transfers.
Ontario to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Pomona Transit Center station.
Ontario to Chula Vista train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Montclair station.
The best way to get from Ontario to Chula Vista is to bus which takes 6h 31m and costs $28 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Holt @ Lemon to E St & 4th Av via Pomona Transit Center, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W, Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego, and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mountain @ 5th Street to E Street Station via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 6h 41m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Montclair to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to E Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Pomona Transit Center to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 (909) 379-7100
- Website
- omnitrans.org
Bus from Holt @ Palm to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://omnitrans.org/
Bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to San Bernardino Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://omnitrans.org/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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More Questions & Answers
Ontario to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W.
Ontario to Chula Vista train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ontario to Chula Vista is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Ontario to Chula Vista.
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