There are 5 ways to get from San Fernando to Chula Vista by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 7m$42–95Bus via Old Town Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
5h 43m$23–45Drive 147.1 mi
- Drive from San Fernando to Chula Vistacar 147.1 mi
2h 40m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Ysidrobus San Jose
5h 51m$42–72Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 55m$42–97
San Fernando to Chula Vista by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Fernando to Chula Vista is to bus via Old Town Station which costs $23 - $45 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from San Fernando to Chula Vista is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from San Fernando to Chula Vista. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from San Fernando to Chula Vista station. However, there are services departing from Sylmar / San Fernando and arriving at E Street Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between San Fernando and Chula Vista is 157 miles. The road distance is 147.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Fernando to Chula Vista without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 5h 7m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from San Fernando to Chula Vista, including transfers.
San Fernando to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles station.
San Fernando to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from San Fernando to Chula Vista is to train via Los Angeles which takes 5h 7m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus via Old Town Station, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between San Fernando, CA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $40–70
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More Questions & Answers
San Fernando to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
San Fernando to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Fernando to Chula Vista is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from San Fernando to Chula Vista.
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