There are 8 ways to get from Salinas to Chula Vista by shuttle, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
best- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SJC - SAN
5h 42m$114–543Drive 429.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salinas to Chula Vistacar 429.6 mi
7h 25m$79–114Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
- Take the bus from Gilroy to San Ysidrobus San Jose
11h 37m$88–124Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
13h 31m$124–281Line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MRY - SAN
5h 51m$147–331Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SFO - SAN
6h 33m$95–295Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain
- Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
7h 16m$97–340Bus via Santa Barbara
- Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus
14h 13m$104–163
Salinas to Chula Vista by bus, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Chula Vista is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Chula Vista is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Chula Vista. However, there are services departing from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 and arriving at San Ysidro via Gilroy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Chula Vista station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at E Street Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.
The distance between Salinas and Chula Vista is 498 miles. The road distance is 432.1 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Chula Vista without a car is to bus which takes 11h 37m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Salinas to Chula Vista, including transfers.
Salinas to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 station.
Salinas to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas to Chula Vista is to bus which takes 11h 37m and costs $85 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $290 and takes 13h 31m.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to H Street Station via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, San Ysidro, and San Ysidro Station in around 11h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salinas to E Street Station via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 13h 31m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $40–55
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More Questions & Answers
Salinas to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.
Salinas to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Chula Vista is 432 miles. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Salinas to Chula Vista.
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