There are 4 ways to get from Palmdale to Chula Vista by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 30m$41–85Drive 175.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palmdale to Chula Vistacar 175.4 mi
3h 11m$32–47Train, bus
- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus Los Angeles
6h 43m$35–60Train, fly
- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
5h 57m$170–483
Palmdale to Chula Vista by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palmdale to Chula Vista is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Palmdale to Chula Vista is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Palmdale station to Chula Vista station. However, there are services departing from Palmdale Station and arriving at E Street Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Palmdale and Chula Vista is 205 miles. The road distance is 176.5 miles.
The best way to get from Palmdale to Chula Vista without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Palmdale to Chula Vista, including transfers.
Palmdale to Chula Vista train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Palmdale Station.
Palmdale to Chula Vista train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmdale to Chula Vista is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Palmdale to Chula Vista.
There are 2169+ hotels available in Chula Vista.
What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Palmdale Station to E Street Station via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 6h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–220
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- 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
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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