What is the cheapest way to get from Riverside to Chula Vista?

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Chula Vista is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 1h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riverside to Chula Vista?

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Chula Vista is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $18 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and Chula Vista?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Chula Vista. However, there are services departing from Vine St. Mobility Hub and arriving at E St & 4th Av via Katella-Harbor, Anaheim and 12th & Imperial Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Riverside and Chula Vista?

No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Chula Vista station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at E Street Station via Santa Ana and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Riverside to Chula Vista?

The distance between Riverside and Chula Vista is 140 miles. The road distance is 103.7 miles.

How do I travel from Riverside to Chula Vista without a car?

The best way to get from Riverside to Chula Vista without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $35 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Riverside to Chula Vista?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Riverside to Chula Vista, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Chula Vista bus from?

Riverside to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Vine St. Mobility Hub station.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Chula Vista train from?

Riverside to Chula Vista train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.

Train or bus from Riverside to Chula Vista?

The best way to get from Riverside to Chula Vista is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Riverside to Chula Vista bus arrive?

Riverside to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Harbor + Katella station.

Where does the Riverside to Chula Vista train arrive?

Riverside to Chula Vista train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Can I drive from Riverside to Chula Vista?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Chula Vista is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Riverside to Chula Vista.

Where can I stay near Chula Vista?

There are 1789+ hotels available in Chula Vista.

Riverside to Chula Vista - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Riverside to Chula Vista by train (Amtrak), bus, tram, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 34m
$38–72
Bus, tram
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riverside to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
2. Take the tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to E Street Stationtram Blue
5h 9m
$16–38
Drive 103.1 mi
1. Drive from Riverside to Chula Vistacar 103.1 mi
1h 50m
$19–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus 200
2. Take the bus from Anaheim to San Diegobus Los Angeles
5h 45m
$24–41
Train via Oceanside
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 11m
$25–46

Riverside to Chula Vista by train and tram

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4h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 138.7 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to E Street Station via Santa Ana, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to E St & 4th Av via Harbor + Katella, Katella-Harbor, Artic - Dock 6, Anaheim, San Diego, and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 5h 45m.

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