There are 5 ways to get from Tehachapi to Chula Vista by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 29m$102–156Drive 227.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tehachapi to Chula Vistacar 227.5 mi
4h 14m$42–60Bus, train via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 100
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
8h 58mBus, train, fly
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
8h 27mBus, train
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 100
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus
9h 11m
Tehachapi to Chula Vista by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tehachapi to Chula Vista is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Tehachapi to Chula Vista is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Tehachapi to Chula Vista. However, there are services departing from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB and arriving at E St & 4th Av via Bakersfield and 12th & Imperial Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
The distance between Tehachapi and Chula Vista is 295 miles. The road distance is 228.8 miles.
The best way to get from Tehachapi to Chula Vista without a car is to bus which takes 8h 29m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Tehachapi to Chula Vista, including transfers.
Tehachapi to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB station.
Tehachapi to Chula Vista bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Bakersfield Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tehachapi to Chula Vista is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Tehachapi to Chula Vista.
There are 1695+ hotels available in Chula Vista.
What companies run services between Tehachapi, CA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to E St & 4th Av via Bakersfield, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, 12th & Imperial Station, and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 8h 29m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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