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How to get from Imperial Beach to Chula Vista by bus and cable car?

From Imperial Beach to Chula Vista by bus and cable car

To get from Imperial Beach to Chula Vista in San Diego, take the 227 bus from Imperial Beach Bl & 8th St station to Iris Avenue Transit Center station. Next, take the BLUE cable car from Iris Avenue Station station to E Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

39min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 227
227
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Walk to Chula Vista
Leaves from Imperial Beach Bl & 8th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & 8th St
    ID 60444
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 227227
    Wait for bus
    227
    Otay Mesa Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Iris Avenue Transit Center
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Iris Avenue Station
    ID 75004
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    E Street Station
    ID 75012
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chula Vista
    Walk to
    Chula Vista
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Imperial Beach to Chula Vista by bus and cable car via 901 and BLUE

To get from Imperial Beach to Chula Vista in San Diego, take the 901 bus from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station to National Av & Cesar E Chavez Pkwy station. Next, take the BLUE cable car from Barrio Logan Station station to E Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

57min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Walk to Chula Vista
Leaves from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    ID 60137
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    12th & Imperial Transit Ctr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    National Av & Cesar E Chavez Pkwy
    ID 60123
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Barrio Logan Station
    ID 75019
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    E Street Station
    ID 75013
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chula Vista
    Walk to
    Chula Vista
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Imperial Beach to Chula Vista

The distance between Imperial Beach, San Diego and Chula Vista, San Diego is approximately 9.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Imperial Beach to Chula Vista by bus and cable car, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Imperial Beach

Imperial Beach is located at Imperial Beach, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St.

Bus stations close to Imperial Beach:

  • Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
  • 9th St & Ebony Av
  • Imperial Beach Bl & 8th St

Cable Car stations close to Imperial Beach:

  • Palm Avenue Station

Public transit stations close to Chula Vista, San Diego

Chula Vista is located at Chula Vista, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is E Street Transit Center.

Bus stations close to Chula Vista:

  • E Street Transit Center
  • Woodlawn Av & E St
  • Woodlawn Av & F St

Cable Car stations close to Chula Vista:

  • E Street Station
  • H Street Station
  • 24th Street Station

Alternative route from Imperial Beach to Chula Vista by bus and cable car via 901 and BLUE

To get from Imperial Beach to Chula Vista in San Diego, take the 901 bus from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station to National Av & Cesar E Chavez Pkwy station. Next, take the BLUE cable car from Barrio Logan Station station to E Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

57min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Walk to Chula Vista
Leaves from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    ID 60137
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    12th & Imperial Transit Ctr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    National Av & Cesar E Chavez Pkwy
    ID 60123
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Barrio Logan Station
    ID 75019
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    E Street Station
    ID 75013
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chula Vista
    Walk to
    Chula Vista
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Imperial Beach to Chula Vista?

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Bus line 227, Bus line BLUE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Imperial Beach to Chula Vista?

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Imperial Beach and Chula Vista in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one cable car line in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Imperial Beach to Chula Vista in San Diego?

    The 227 bus line goes from Imperial Beach Bl & 8th St station near Imperial Beach to Otay Mesa Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one cable car line till Otay Mesa Transit Center station near Chula Vista in San Diego

  • How long does it take to travel from Imperial Beach to Chula Vista in San Diego by bus and cable car?

    The total travel time between Imperial Beach and Chula Vista in San Diego by bus and cable car is about 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Imperial Beach to get to Chula Vista in San Diego?

    Get on the 227 bus from the Imperial Beach Bl & 8th St stop near Imperial Beach in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Imperial Beach and Chula Vista in San Diego?

    Get off the bus at the Otay Mesa Transit Center station, which is closest to Chula Vista in San Diego.

  • How much is the bus fare from Imperial Beach to Chula Vista?

    The ride from Imperial Beach to Chula Vista costs $0.00.

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