How to get from Encinitas to Chula Vista by cable car and train?

By cable car and train

To get from Encinitas to Chula Vista in San Diego, take the COASTER train from Encinitas Station station to Santa Fe Depot station. Next, take the BLUE cable car from Santa Fe Depot station to E Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

84min$0.00
Walk to train station
Train - COASTER
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Walk to Chula Vista
Leaves from Encinitas Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Encinitas Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Santa Fe Depot
    ID 75082
    110 yd • 2 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
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chula Vista
    Walk to
    Chula Vista
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Encinitas to Chula Vista in San Diego, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the COASTER train from Encinitas Station station to Santa Fe Depot station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 929 bus and finally take the 932 bus from National City Bl & W 8th St station to E Street Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

113min$0.00
Walk to train station
Train - COASTER
Bus - 929
929
Bus - 932
932
Leaves from Encinitas Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Encinitas Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st Av & Broadway
    ID 12751
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 929929
    Wait for bus
    929
    Iris Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th St & National City Bl
    ID 10593
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    National City Bl & W 8th St
    ID 60280
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 932932
    Wait for bus
    932
    Iris Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station E Street Transit Center
    Ride to bus station
    E Street Transit Center
    ID 91007
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Encinitas to Chula Vista

The distance between Encinitas, San Diego and Chula Vista, San Diego is approximately 37.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Encinitas to Chula Vista by 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 Encinitas

Encinitas is located at Encinitas, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av.

Bus stations close to Encinitas:

  • Encinitas Bl & Vulcan Av
  • Encinitas Station
  • Encinitas Station Park And Ride

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

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Encinitas to Chula Vista in San Diego, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the COASTER train from Encinitas Station station to Santa Fe Depot station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 929 bus and finally take the 932 bus from National City Bl & W 8th St station to E Street Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

113min$0.00
Walk to train station
Train - COASTER
Bus - 929
929
Bus - 932
932
Leaves from Encinitas Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Encinitas Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st Av & Broadway
    ID 12751
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 929929
    Wait for bus
    929
    Iris Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th St & National City Bl
    ID 10593
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    National City Bl & W 8th St
    ID 60280
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 932932
    Wait for bus
    932
    Iris Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station E Street Transit Center
    Ride to bus station
    E Street Transit Center
    ID 91007
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line COASTER, Bus line BLUE.

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

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line COASTER, Bus line 929, Bus line 932.

  • Is there a direct train between Encinitas and Chula Vista in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one cable car line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Encinitas to Chula Vista in San Diego?

    The COASTER train line goes from Encinitas Station station near Encinitas to San Diego station. From there you’ll have to take one cable car line till Chula Vista station near Chula Vista in San Diego

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

    The total travel time between Encinitas and Chula Vista in San Diego by train and cable car is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Encinitas to get to Chula Vista in San Diego?

    Get on the COASTER train from the Encinitas Station station near Encinitas in San Diego.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Encinitas to Chula Vista?

    The ride from Encinitas to Chula Vista costs $0.00.

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