There are 6 ways to get from Vancouver to Chula Vista by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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 Vancouver International Airport
best- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane YVR - SAN
6h 32m$224–910Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SEA - SAN
10h 19m$177–513Bus
- Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus
38h 26m$217–421Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
45h 7m$514–1,087Drive 1,403.7 mi
- Drive from Vancouver to Chula Vistacar 1,403.7 mi
24h 4m$322–464Train to Paine Field County Airport, fly
- Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PAE - SAN
9h 56m$212–891
Vancouver to Chula Vista by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vancouver to Chula Vista is to bus which costs $210 - $430 and takes 38h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Vancouver to Chula Vista is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $220 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Vancouver to Chula Vista. However, there are services departing from Vancouver and arriving at San Ysidro Bus Terminal via Seattle Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Vancouver to Chula Vista station. However, there are services departing from Vancouver and arriving at E Street Station via Seattle, Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 7m.
The distance between Vancouver and Chula Vista is 1207 miles. The road distance is 1411.9 miles.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Chula Vista without a car is to bus which takes 38h 26m and costs $210 - $430.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Vancouver to Chula Vista, including transfers.
Vancouver to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Vancouver station.
Vancouver to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Vancouver station.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Chula Vista is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $220 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $430 and takes 38h 26m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,100 and takes 45h 7m.
What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Chula Vista, CA, USA?
Air Canada, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vancouver to H Street Station via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, and San Ysidro Station in around 38h 26m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–800
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–800
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Redmond
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Fresno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–420
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $430–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Vancouver to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Vancouver to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vancouver to Chula Vista is 1412 miles. It takes approximately 24h 4m to drive from Vancouver to Chula Vista.
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