There are 5 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Chula Vista by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 22m$48–96Drive 157.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Clarita to Chula Vistacar 157.9 mi
2h 50m$29–42Train, bus
- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus Los Angeles
5h 35m$33–56Train, fly, tram
- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to E Street Stationtram
4h 49mBus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Ysidrobus San Jose
6h 19m$47–81
Santa Clarita to Chula Vista by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Clarita to Chula Vista is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Clarita to Chula Vista is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Clarita station to Chula Vista. However, there are services departing from Sylmar Station and arriving at San Ysidro via Los Angeles - Pacoima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Clarita to Chula Vista station. However, there are services departing from Newhall and arriving at E Street Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Santa Clarita and Chula Vista is 165 miles. The road distance is 158.8 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Clarita to Chula Vista without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Santa Clarita to Chula Vista, including transfers.
Santa Clarita to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Los Angeles - Pacoima station.
Santa Clarita to Chula Vista train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Newhall station.
The best way to get from Santa Clarita to Chula Vista is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Santa Clarita, CA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Newhall to E Street Station via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Ysidro once daily. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Civic Center Station to E Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $40–70
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Clarita to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at San Ysidro station.
Santa Clarita to Chula Vista train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clarita to Chula Vista is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Santa Clarita to Chula Vista.
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