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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 22m
    $44–89

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2017
    6h 8m
    $25–41

  3. Drive 138.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Chula Vistacar car 138.2 mi
    2h 30m
    $26–37

  4. 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 5m

  5. 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
    $28–47

Santa Monica to Chula Vista by tram, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Diego 6 times a week. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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