There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Chula Vista by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SEA - SAN
5h 30m$128–661Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0831
31h 41m$165–384Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
39h 43m$196–392Drive 1,261.7 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Chula Vistacar 1,261.7 mi
21h 23m$231–333Fly from Paine Field County Airport
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PAE - SAN
5h 36m$139–731
Seattle to Chula Vista by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Chula Vista is to bus which costs $160 - $390 and takes 31h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Chula Vista is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Chula Vista station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at E Street Station via Los Angeles and America Plaza Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 43m.
The distance between Seattle and Chula Vista is 1085 miles. The road distance is 1269 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Chula Vista without a car is to bus which takes 31h 41m and costs $160 - $390.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Seattle to Chula Vista, including transfers.
Seattle to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Chula Vista is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $390 and takes 31h 41m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $400 and takes 39h 43m.
Seattle to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Chula Vista is 1269 miles. It takes approximately 21h 23m to drive from Seattle to Chula Vista.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to H Street Station via Sacramento Bus Station, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, and San Ysidro Station in around 31h 41m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–220
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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