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How to get fromTacoma to Chula Vistaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Tacoma to Chula Vista by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SEA - SAN
    5h 34m
    $145–348

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0831
    34h 9m
    $219–346

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    38h 54m
    $801–1,239

  4. Drive  1,230.6 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to Chula Vistacar car 1,230.6 mi
    20h 51m
    $225–325

  5. Train to Portland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PDX - SAN
    8h 7m
    $202–396

  6. Bus to Paine Field County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to 4th Ave & Universitybus bus
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PAE - SAN
    7h 56m
    $162–736

Tacoma to Chula Vista by bus and tram (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,084.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Tacoma, 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 Commerce St Station - Zone G to H Street Station via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, Sacramento Bus Station, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, and San Ysidro Station in around 34h 9m.

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