There are 9 ways to get from Modesto to Chula Vista by bus, plane, train, car, subway, bus (Greyhound), 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.
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
5h 55m$75–286Bus via Fresno
cheapest- Take the bus from Modesto to Fresnobus Sacramento
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to San Diegobus FlixBus 2006
13h 22m$65–119Bus, train
- Take the bus from Modesto to Huntington Parkbus
- Take the bus from Huntington Park to Santa Anabus
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
12h 10m$70–120Drive 438.1 mi
- Drive from Modesto to Chula Vistacar 438.1 mi
7h 27m$80–116Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SFO - SAN
6h 45m$80–259Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SJC - SAN
7h 13m$89–506Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane FAT - SAN
6h 43m$98–281Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SMF - SAN
6h 55m$110–302Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
13h 8m$70–120
Modesto to Chula Vista by bus, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Chula Vista is to bus and train which costs $65 - $120 and takes 12h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Modesto to Chula Vista is to bus and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $75 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Modesto to Chula Vista. However, there are services departing from Modesto Bus Stop and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.
The distance between Modesto and Chula Vista is 539 miles. The road distance is 440.7 miles.
The best way to get from Modesto to Chula Vista without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 10m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Modesto to Chula Vista, including transfers.
Modesto to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Modesto Bus Stop station.
Modesto to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Chula Vista is 441 miles. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Modesto to Chula Vista.
There are 2184+ hotels available in Chula Vista.
What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 12h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- StanRTA
Bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- StanRTA
- One Day Pass
- $2
Bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- StanRTA
- One Day Pass
- $2
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