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How to get fromGriffith Observatory to Chula Vistaby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, subway, plane, tram or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Griffith Observatory to Chula Vista by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, subway, plane, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 24m
    $33–46

  2. Drive 133.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Griffith Observatory to Chula Vistacar car 133.5 mi
    2h 28m
    $25–36

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus bus Los Angeles
    5h 41m
    $28–51

  4. Bus, subway, fly, tram

    1. Take the bus from Vermont Ave. & Commonwealth Canyon Dr. to Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvdbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Vermont / Sunset Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    4. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to E Street Stationtram tram
    4h 35m

  5. Bus via Old Town Station

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    6h 11m
    $28–56

Griffith Observatory to Chula Vista by foot, bus, subway, train, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Griffith Observatory, CA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego every 2 hours. Tickets cost $30–40 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego 3 times a day. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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