There are 4 ways to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Chula Vista by train (Amtrak), bus, tram, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 50m$49–97Bus, tram
cheapest- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
- Take the tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to E Street Stationtram Blue
6h 21m$22–44Drive 118.4 mi
- Drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Chula Vistacar 118.4 mi
2h 3m$22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza Wbus 699 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus Los Angeles
6h 45m$28–53
Rancho Cucamonga to Chula Vista by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Chula Vista is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Chula Vista is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Cucamonga to Chula Vista. However, there are services departing from Foothill @ Archibald and arriving at E St & 4th Av via Montclair Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station and 12th & Imperial Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Rancho Cucamonga to Chula Vista station. However, there are services departing from Rancho Cucamonga and arriving at E Street Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Rancho Cucamonga and Chula Vista is 177 miles. The road distance is 119.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Chula Vista without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Chula Vista, including transfers.
Rancho Cucamonga to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Montclair Transit Center station.
Rancho Cucamonga to Chula Vista train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Rancho Cucamonga station.
The best way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Chula Vista is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $55 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Rancho Cucamonga to E Street Station via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Foothill @ Archibald to E St & 4th Av via Montclair Transit Center, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W, Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego, and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- 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
- 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 (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
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Montclair Transit Center to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 20 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
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More Questions & Answers
Rancho Cucamonga to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W.
Rancho Cucamonga to Chula Vista train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Cucamonga to Chula Vista is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Chula Vista.
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