There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to Chula Vista by train, tram, car, taxi, or bus
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 Encinitas Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain Coaster
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to E Street Stationtram Blue
1h 15mLine 101 bus, tram
cheapest- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
- Take the tram from UTC Station to E Street Stationtram Blue
2h 14m$4–19Drive 31.9 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Chula Vistacar 31.9 mi
38 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Encinitas to Chula Vistataxi 31.9 mi
38 min$100–130
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Chula Vista is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Chula Vista is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Chula Vista station. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at E Street Station via America Plaza Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Encinitas and Chula Vista is 38 miles. The road distance is 32.1 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Chula Vista without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Encinitas to Chula Vista, including transfers.
Encinitas to Chula Vista train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station.
Encinitas to Chula Vista train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at San Diego - Santa Fe Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Chula Vista is 32 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Encinitas to Chula Vista.
There are 1961+ hotels available in Chula Vista.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Encinitas to Chula Vista. However, you can take the train to San Diego - Santa Fe Depot, walk to America Plaza Station, then take the vehicle to E Street Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Encinitas to Chula Vista in around 38 min.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
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
Tram from UTC Station to E Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Hwy 101 & K St to UTC Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Yellow Cab of North County
- Phone
- +1 760-444-4444
- Website
- driveu.com
Craig's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 760-722-2227
- Website
- craigscabs.com
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-722-7472
- Website
- coastal-cab.com
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