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How to get from Oceanside to Chula Vista by bus, cable car and train?

By bus, cable car and train

To get from Oceanside to Chula Vista in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one cable car line: take the 303 bus from N River Rd & College Blvd station to Oceanside Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the BLUE cable car from Santa Fe Depot station to E Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

179min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 303
303
Train - COASTER
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Walk to Chula Vista
Leaves from N River Rd & College Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N River Rd & College Blvd
    ID 21585
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Santa Fe Depot
    ID 75082
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 9
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    E Street Station
    ID 75013
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chula Vista
    Walk to
    Chula Vista
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, cable car and train via 315, COASTER and BLUE

To get from Oceanside to Chula Vista in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one cable car line: take the 315 bus from San Luis Rey Transit Center station to Carlsbad Village Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the BLUE cable car from Santa Fe Depot station to E Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

180min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 315
315
Train - COASTER
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Walk to Chula Vista
Leaves from San Luis Rey Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Luis Rey Transit Center
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 315315
    Wait for bus
    315
    Carlsbad Village Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carlsbad Village Station
    ID 1
    54 min
  • 4
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    San Diego
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Santa Fe Depot
    ID 75082
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 8
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    E Street Station
    ID 75013
    30 min
  • 9
    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 Oceanside to Chula Vista

The distance between Oceanside, San Diego and Chula Vista, San Diego is approximately 56.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 179 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oceanside to Chula Vista by bus, cable car and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Oceanside

Oceanside is located at Oceanside, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is N River Rd & College Blvd.

Bus stations close to Oceanside:

  • N River Rd & College Blvd
  • N River Rd & Redondo Dr
  • San Luis Rey Transit Center

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 by bus, cable car and train via 315, COASTER and BLUE

To get from Oceanside to Chula Vista in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one cable car line: take the 315 bus from San Luis Rey Transit Center station to Carlsbad Village Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the BLUE cable car from Santa Fe Depot station to E Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

180min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 315
315
Train - COASTER
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Walk to Chula Vista
Leaves from San Luis Rey Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Luis Rey Transit Center
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 315315
    Wait for bus
    315
    Carlsbad Village Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carlsbad Village Station
    ID 1
    54 min
  • 4
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    San Diego
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Santa Fe Depot
    ID 75082
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 8
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    E Street Station
    ID 75013
    30 min
  • 9
    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 Oceanside to Chula Vista?

    The fastest way takes 179 minutes, using Bus line 303, Bus line COASTER, Bus line BLUE.

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

    The alternative route takes 180 minutes, using Bus line 315, Bus line COASTER, Bus line BLUE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one cable car line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 59 min.

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

    The 303 bus line goes from N River Rd & College Blvd station near Oceanside to Oceanside station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one cable car line till Oceanside station near Chula Vista in San Diego

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

    The total travel time between Oceanside and Chula Vista in San Diego by bus, train and cable car is about 2 hr 59 min.

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

    Get on the 303 bus from the N River Rd & College Blvd stop near Oceanside in San Diego.

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

    Get off the bus at the Oceanside station, which is closest to Chula Vista in San Diego.

  • How much is the total bus, train and cable car fare from Oceanside to Chula Vista?

    The ride from Oceanside to Chula Vista costs $0.00.

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