There are 5 ways to get from Ventura to Chula Vista by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 58m$65–140Drive 193.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ventura to Chula Vistacar 193.9 mi
3h 26m$36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus reLAXsan
6h 48m$120–201Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Santa Clara and Oak WB to SB Airport NBbus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
3h 53m$164–229Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
5h 3m$223–728
Ventura to Chula Vista by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ventura to Chula Vista is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Ventura to Chula Vista is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ventura to Chula Vista. However, there are services departing from Ventura, CA and arriving at E St & 4th Av via LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop and 12th & Imperial Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Ventura to Chula Vista station. However, there are services departing from Ventura Amtrak and arriving at E Street Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Ventura and Chula Vista is 212 miles. The road distance is 195 miles.
The best way to get from Ventura to Chula Vista without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Ventura to Chula Vista, including transfers.
Ventura to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Ventura, CA station.
Ventura to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ventura Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Ventura to Chula Vista is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ventura Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ventura, CA to E St & 4th Av via Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, San Diego, Old Town Station, 12th & Imperial Station, and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 6h 48m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–220
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ventura Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $65–75
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $60–70
Bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $65–75
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $60–70
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.gorelaxsan.com/
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- Phone
- +1 (800) 438-1112
- [email protected]
- Website
- goventura.org
Bus from Santa Clara and Oak WB to SB Airport NB
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- https://www.goventura.org
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More Questions & Answers
Ventura to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Ventura to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ventura to Chula Vista is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Ventura to Chula Vista.
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