The cheapest and fastest trains from Los Angeles, CA to Chula Vista, CA
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 40 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
190 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Chula Vista, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Chula Vista, CA will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 1 trains that leave Los Angeles, CA for Chula Vista, CA every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 190 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Chula Vista, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Chula Vista, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £103.
Distance: 190 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£29 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £158 Average Price |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 44m Average total duration 8h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Los Angeles, CA to Chula Vista, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to Chula Vista, CA trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 01:10 Los Angeles, CA | 2h40 | 03:50 Chula Vista, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Los Angeles, CA to Chula Vista, CA
Trains from Los Angeles, CA to Chula Vista, CA run on average 27 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
There are 24 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:50, the last at 22:10. The fastest train covers the 190 km distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 190 km |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 24 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 03:50 |
Last train 22:10 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Los Angeles, CA to Chula Vista, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Los Angeles, CA and Chula Vista, CA from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Los Angeles, CA to Chula Vista, CA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Los Angeles, CA to Chula Vista, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chula Vista, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Los Angeles, CA and Chula Vista, CA
- 4:30 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Vignes Street and Cesar Chavez Avenue.
- Traxx Restaurant
- Union Station Cafe
- Philippe The Original
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $1
- DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown
- Miyako Hotel Los Angeles
- Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
- Cost $10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: Main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Metrolink
- Hall 2: Metro Rail connections
- Hall 3: Bus terminal
- Metro: Red Line, Purple Line, Gold Line
- Bus: Several lines available including DASH and Metro Bus
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro: Orange Line
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station is a single-level facility with platforms for Metrolink and Amtrak services.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metrolink: Ventura County Line
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