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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to E Street Stationtram tram
    3h 40m

  2. Bus via Old Town Station (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 4m
    $74–146

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    12h 3m
    $92–125

  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 17m
    $169–371

  5. Drive 469.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Clara to Chula Vistacar car 469.7 mi
    8h 2m
    $86–124

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    4h 35m
    $76–302

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    4h 38m
    $77–255

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    12h 4m
    $84–152

Santa Clara to Chula Vista by bus and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 434.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

Tufesa operates a bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidro twice daily. Tickets cost $90–120 and the journey takes 10h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound to E Street Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 16h 17m.

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