There are 5 ways to get from Whittier to Chula Vista by train, tram, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to E Street Stationtram Blue
4h 17mLine 173 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Norwalk Station Bay 11 to 1st & Shelter F Sbus 173 / ...
- Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to San Diegobus FlixBus 2006
7h 6m$18–30Bus
- Take the bus from El Monte to San Ysidrobus Lxus 3105
4h 58mDrive 115.9 mi
- Drive from Whittier to Chula Vistacar 115.9 mi
2h 7m$22–31Line 7 bus, tram, fly
- Take the bus from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street to C Line Stationbus
- Take the tram from Norwalk Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to E Street Stationtram
4h 40m
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whittier to Chula Vista is to line 173 bus and bus which costs $18 - $30 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Whittier to Chula Vista is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Whittier to Chula Vista. However, there are services departing from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street and arriving at San Ysidro via El Monte Station Upper Level and El Monte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Whittier to Chula Vista station. However, there are services departing from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs and arriving at E Street Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Whittier and Chula Vista is 125 miles. The road distance is 116.5 miles.
The best way to get from Whittier to Chula Vista without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Whittier to Chula Vista, including transfers.
Whittier to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from El Monte station.
Whittier to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Whittier to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at San Ysidro station.
What companies run services between Whittier, CA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?
Limousine Express operates a bus from El Monte to San Ysidro twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Old Town Station to E Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from Civic Center Station to E Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Norwalk Station to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Website
- example.com
Bus from El Monte to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 562-929-5550
- Website
- norwalk.org
Bus from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street to C Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.norwalk.org/departments_services/norwalk_transit_system_nts/index.php
- Website
- ridelbt.com
Bus from Norwalk Station Bay 11 to 1st & Shelter F S
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://ridelbt.com/
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Whittier to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whittier to Chula Vista is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Whittier to Chula Vista.
There are 1848+ hotels available in Chula Vista.











