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How to get fromVan Nuys to Chula Vistaby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, tram, or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 27m
    $45–95

  2. Drive 142.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Chula Vistacar car 142.7 mi
    2h 35m
    $26–38

  3. Bus via Los Angeles Union Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus bus Los Angeles
    5h 41m
    $30–49

  4. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to E Street Stationtram tram
    3h 53m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    6h 10m
    $42–72

  6. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BUR - SAN
    5h 38m
    $268–663

Van Nuys to Chula Vista by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 153.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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