There are 5 ways to get from Carson to Chula Vista by bus, tram, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, tram
best- Take the bus from Torrance, CA to San DiegoFlixBus 2017
- Take the tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to E Street StationBlue
3h 20m$16–96Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
5h 16m$34–41Drive 118.7 mi
- Drive from Carson to Chula Vista118.7 mi
2h 6m$22–32Bus, tram, fly
- Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station
- Take the tram from Harbor Freeway Station to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to E Street Station
3h 45mBus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to San DiegoLos Angeles
5h 40m$24–59
Carson to Chula Vista by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carson to Chula Vista is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Carson to Chula Vista is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Carson to Chula Vista. However, there are services departing from Carson St + Moneta Av and arriving at E St & 4th Av via Long Beach Blvd & 5th NE, Long Beach Bus Station and 12th & Imperial Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Carson and Chula Vista is 126 miles. The road distance is 119.4 miles.
The best way to get from Carson to Chula Vista without a car is to bus and tram which takes 3h 20m and costs $16 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Carson to Chula Vista, including transfers.
Carson to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Long Beach Bus Station.
The best way to get from Carson to Chula Vista is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $30 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $60 and takes 5h 40m.
Carson to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carson to Chula Vista is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Carson to Chula Vista.
What companies run services between Carson, CA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego every 2 hours. Tickets cost $33–39 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Long Beach Bus Station to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $19–50 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- 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
Tram from America Plaza Station to E Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $33–39
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Harbor Freeway Station to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Torrance, CA to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $14–85
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Long Beach Bus Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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