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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Chula Vistaby bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, tram, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Chula Vista by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, tram, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Line 33 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 56m
    $42–87

  2. Line 33 bus, bus via Old Town Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    7h 19m
    $23–37

  3. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus bus Los Angeles
    6h 14m
    $27–47

  4. Drive 138.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Chula Vistacar car 138.4 mi
    2h 31m
    $26–37

  5. Line 3 bus, fly, tram

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to E Street Stationtram tram
    4h 10m

Santa Monica Pier to Chula Vista by bus, train, and tram

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to E St & 4th Av via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego, and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 6h 14m.

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