The cheapest and fastest trains from Los Angeles, CA to Chula Vista, CA
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
2 h 39 m
Average duration
2 h 41 m
Trains per day
31
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 £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 31 trains that leave Los Angeles, CA for Chula Vista, CA every day 29 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 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 42 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.
564 Pacific Surfliner7:102h42Union Station, Los Angeles, CA9:52Old Town Station, San Diego, CA£301One-way0 changes
786 Pacific Surfliner18:102h42Union Station, Los Angeles, CA20:52Old Town Station, San Diego, CA£301One-way0 changes
580 Pacific Surfliner15:102h42Union Station, Los Angeles, CA17:52Old Town Station, San Diego, CA£301One-way0 changes
588 Pacific Surfliner19:102h42Union Station, Los Angeles, CA21:52Old Town Station, San Diego, CA£301One-way0 changes
782 Pacific Surfliner16:102h42Union Station, Los Angeles, CA18:52Old Town Station, San Diego, CA£301One-way0 changes
562 Pacific Surfliner6:102h39Union Station, Los Angeles, CA8:49Old Town Station, San Diego, CA£301One-way0 changes
794 Pacific Surfliner22:102h40Union Station, Los Angeles, CA0:50Old Town Station, San Diego, CA£301One-way0 changes
790 Pacific Surfliner20:102h41Union Station, Los Angeles, CA22:51Old Town Station, San Diego, CA£301One-way0 changes
564 Pacific Surfliner7:102h42Union Station, Los Angeles, CA9:52Old Town Station, San Diego, CA£301One-way0 changes
786 Pacific Surfliner18:102h42Union Station, Los Angeles, CA20:52Old Town Station, San Diego, CA£301One-way0 changes
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 £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a flight costs an average of £94.
Distance: 190 km
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£29 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £161 Average Price |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 28m Average total duration 11h 28m 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 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
562 Pacific Surfliner | 6:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h54 | 9:04 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
562 Pacific Surfliner | 6:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h39 | 8:49 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
564 Pacific Surfliner | 7:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h42 | 9:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
564 Pacific Surfliner | 7:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h57 | 10:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
566 Pacific Surfliner | 8:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h57 | 11:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
566 Pacific Surfliner | 8:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h42 | 10:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
14 Coast Starlight · 794 Pacific Surfliner | 9:51 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 14h59 | 0:50 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1 change | |
14 Coast Starlight · 794 Pacific Surfliner | 9:51 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 15h13 | 1:04 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1 change | |
572 Pacific Surfliner | 11:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h57 | 14:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
572 Pacific Surfliner | 11:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h42 | 13:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
774 Pacific Surfliner | 11:26 Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA | 3h41 | 15:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
774 Pacific Surfliner | 12:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h57 | 15:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
774 Pacific Surfliner | 12:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h42 | 14:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
580 Pacific Surfliner | 15:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h42 | 17:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
580 Pacific Surfliner | 15:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h57 | 18:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
782 Pacific Surfliner | 15:28 Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA | 3h39 | 19:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
782 Pacific Surfliner | 16:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h42 | 18:52 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
782 Pacific Surfliner | 16:10 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h57 | 19:07 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, 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 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £14 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 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 24 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 3:50 |
Last train 22:10 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
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 £14. 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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