There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Chula Vista by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SEA - SAN
5h 50m$118–411Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0831
33h 36m$204–390Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
39h 42m$492–976Drive 1,261.6 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Chula Vistacar 1,261.6 mi
21h 24m$231–333Fly from Paine Field County Airport
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PAE - SAN
5h 48m$190–883
Seattle to Chula Vista by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Chula Vista is to fly which costs $110 - $420 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Chula Vista is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $190 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Chula Vista. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at San Ysidro Bus Terminal via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Chula Vista station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at E Street Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 42m.
The distance between Seattle and Chula Vista is 1086 miles. The road distance is 1269 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Chula Vista without a car is to bus which takes 33h 36m and costs $200 - $390.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Seattle to Chula Vista, including transfers.
Seattle to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Chula Vista is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $110 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $390 and takes 33h 36m, you could also train, which costs $490 - $1,000 and takes 39h 42m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to H Street Station via Sacramento Bus Station, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, and San Ysidro Station in around 33h 36m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $450–900
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Seattle to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Chula Vista is 1269 miles. It takes approximately 21h 24m to drive from Seattle to Chula Vista.
There are 1909+ hotels available in Chula Vista.