There are 7 ways to get from Sunnyvale to Chula Vista by train, plane, tram, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, tram
best- Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SJC - SAN
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to E Street Stationtram
4hBus via Old Town Station (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
13h 12m$74–125Bus
- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus San Jose
12h 27m$92–125Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
16h 25m$134–315Drive 475 mi
- Drive from Sunnyvale to Chula Vistacar 475 mi
8h 7m$87–126Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SFO - SAN
4h 30m$77–254Train to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
5h 49m$82–304
Sunnyvale to Chula Vista by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sunnyvale to Chula Vista is to bus via Old Town Station which costs $70 - $130 and takes 13h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Sunnyvale to Chula Vista is to Caltrain and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $75 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunnyvale to Chula Vista. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Mathilda and arriving at San Ysidro via San Jose - King Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Sunnyvale to Chula Vista station. However, there are services departing from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound and arriving at E Street Station via San Jose, Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.
The distance between Sunnyvale and Chula Vista is 442 miles. The road distance is 477.8 miles.
The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Chula Vista without a car is to bus which takes 12h 27m and costs $90 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Sunnyvale to Chula Vista, including transfers.
Sunnyvale to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from San Jose - King Rd station.
Sunnyvale to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Chula Vista is to bus which takes 12h 27m and costs $90 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $320 and takes 16h 25m.
What companies run services between Sunnyvale, CA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?
Tufesa operates a bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidro twice daily. Tickets cost $90–120 and the journey takes 10h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to E Street Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 16h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
- One-way Adult
- $3–5
Train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $90–120
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Booking & Getting There
Sunnyvale to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at San Ysidro station.
Sunnyvale to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunnyvale to Chula Vista is 478 miles. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Sunnyvale to Chula Vista.
There are 2169+ hotels available in Chula Vista.