There are 4 ways to get from San Bernardino to Chula Vista by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
4h 16m$20–35Train via Santa Ana
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 55m$37–73Drive 112 mi
- Drive from San Bernardino to Chula Vistacar 112 mi
1h 57m$21–30Train
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 13m$26–45
San Bernardino to Chula Vista by bus and tram (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Bernardino to Chula Vista is to bus which costs $20 - $35 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from San Bernardino to Chula Vista is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from San Bernardino to Chula Vista. However, there are services departing from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center and arriving at San Ysidro Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from San Bernardino to Chula Vista station. However, there are services departing from San Bernardino - Downtown and arriving at E Street Station via Santa Ana and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between San Bernardino and Chula Vista is 139 miles. The road distance is 112.7 miles.
The best way to get from San Bernardino to Chula Vista without a car is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs $20 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from San Bernardino to Chula Vista, including transfers.
San Bernardino to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.
San Bernardino to Chula Vista train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from San Bernardino - Downtown station.
The best way to get from San Bernardino to Chula Vista is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs $20 - $35. Alternatively, you can train via Santa Ana, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between San Bernardino, CA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Bernardino - Downtown to E Street Station via Santa Ana, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 4h 55m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
San Bernardino to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
San Bernardino to Chula Vista train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Bernardino to Chula Vista is 113 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from San Bernardino to Chula Vista.
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