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How to get fromSan Jose Airport (SJC) to Chula Vistaby plane, tram, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Chula Vista by plane, tram, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2h 27m
    $76–479

  2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to E Street Stationtram tram
    4h 32m

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    12h 22m
    $96–126

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    16h 45m
    $170–368

  5. Bus via Old Town Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 32m
    $76–148

  6. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Chula Vistarideshare rideshare 469.5 mi
    8h

  7. Drive 469.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Chula Vistacar car 469.5 mi
    8h
    $86–124

San Jose Airport (SJC) to Chula Vista by bus and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 430 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidro twice daily. Tickets cost $90–120 and the journey takes 10h.

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