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How to get fromSanta Monica to Chula Vistaby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, 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 (Greyhound, 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 23m
    $69–114

  2. Line 33 bus, bus via Old Town Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0901 / ...
    6h 1m
    $20–37

  3. Drive  138.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Chula Vistacar car 138.2 mi
    2h 31m
    $24–35

  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 America Plaza Station to E Street Stationtram tram
    4h 3m

  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
    $25–42

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

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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 $65–110 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 5th / Santa Monica to E Street Station via Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 6h 1m.

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