There are 4 ways to get from Upland to Chula Vista by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or tram
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Bus
best- Take the bus from El Monte to San Ysidrobus Lxus 3105
4h 38m$79–109Drive 120.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Upland to Chula Vistacar 120.3 mi
2h 4m$22–32Train
- Take the train from Upland to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 42m$48–96Line 66 bus, line 15 bus, bus, tram
- Take the bus from Foothill @ Euclid to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus 66
- Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 15 / ...
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus
- Take the tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to E Street Stationtram
6h 35m$22–44
Upland to Chula Vista by bus, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Upland to Chula Vista is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Upland to Chula Vista is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Upland to Chula Vista. However, there are services departing from Ontario and arriving at San Ysidro via El Monte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Upland to Chula Vista station. However, there are services departing from Upland and arriving at E Street Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Upland and Chula Vista is 172 miles. The road distance is 121 miles.
The best way to get from Upland to Chula Vista without a car is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Upland to Chula Vista, including transfers.
Upland to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from El Monte station.
Upland to Chula Vista train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Upland station.
The best way to get from Upland to Chula Vista is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $75 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Upland, CA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from El Monte to San Ysidro twice daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Upland to E Street Station via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 5h 42m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Upland to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to E Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from El Monte to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1 (909) 379-7100
- Website
- omnitrans.org
Bus from Foothill @ Euclid to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://omnitrans.org/
Bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to San Bernardino Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://omnitrans.org/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Upland to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at San Ysidro station.
Upland to Chula Vista train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Upland to Chula Vista is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Upland to Chula Vista.
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