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How to get fromSacramento to Chula Vistaby plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Sacramento to Chula Vista by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - SAN
    2. Take the tram from America Plaza Station to E Street Stationtram tram
    3h 53m

  2. Drive  510.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sacramento to Chula Vistacar car 510.6 mi
    8h 31m
    $88–127

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0831
    14h 51m
    $100–150

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    18h 49m
    $369–577

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    5h 53m
    $111–388

  6. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    6h 46m
    $152–669

  7. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    6h 28m
    $111–286

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to San Diegobus bus FlixBus N2003
    15h 19m
    $129–198

Sacramento to Chula Vista by bus and tram (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 503.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 14h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to E Street Station via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 18h 49m.

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