There are 6 ways to get from Reno to Chula Vista by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane RNO - SAN
2h 37m$209–304Drive 560.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reno to Chula Vistacar 560.5 mi
10h 13m$103–148Bus, train
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
15h 26m$140–260Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
25h 30m$269–553Bus
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0831
18h 11m$130–235Bus via Stockton
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton Rapid Connection to San Ysidrobus
18h 51m$175–257
Reno to Chula Vista by bus, foot, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Chula Vista is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Chula Vista is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $200 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Chula Vista. However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at San Ysidro Bus Terminal via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Chula Vista station. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at E Street Station via Sacramento, Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 30m.
The distance between Reno and Chula Vista is 505 miles. The road distance is 563.8 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Chula Vista without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 26m and costs $140 - $260.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Reno to Chula Vista, including transfers.
Reno to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Chula Vista is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $200 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $600 and takes 25h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $240 and takes 18h 11m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reno to E Street Station via Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 25h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–300
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 Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–370
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–55
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $90–130
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–55
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Stockton Rapid Connection to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $110–160
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Sacramento to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Reno to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Reno to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Chula Vista is 564 miles. It takes approximately 10h 13m to drive from Reno to Chula Vista.
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