- Must visit
The Getty Center
Hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and striking architecture plus sweeping city views.
Cheapest price
€28
Average price
€31
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
190 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chula Vista, CA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chula Vista, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around €31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.
Of the 2 buses that leave Chula Vista, CA for Los Angeles, CA on Sat, Aug 01, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct buses cover the 190 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest buses will take 3 h 20 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.




Buses from Chula Vista, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 37 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €21 if you book in advance.
There are 36 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 118 miles (190 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 118 miles (190 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Buses per day 37 |
Direct buses 36 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
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Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:57PM | Duration 3h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €21 |
The table below shows live departures for Chula Vista, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:35 PM Chula Vista, CA | 3h20 | 11:55 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:35 PM Chula Vista, CA | 3h20 | 12:55 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and striking architecture plus sweeping city views.
Major contemporary art museum in Downtown LA, known for broad collections, special shows, and bold architecture.
World-class encyclopedic museum on Wilshire Boulevard, famous for diverse collections and the Urban Light installation.
Legendary boulevard known for the Walk of Fame, theaters, neon, and classic Hollywood atmosphere mixed with tourist energy.
Lively beachside promenade with street performers, Muscle Beach, and easy access to the Venice Boardwalk scene.
Major urban park with trails, the observatory, picnic areas, and some of the best public views in Los Angeles.
A bacon-wrapped hot dog grilled on a street cart and topped with peppers, onions, mustard, ketchup, and mayo. A late-night Los Angeles street food classic.
A French dip sandwich of thin-sliced roast beef on a roll, often dipped in meat jus. Los Angeles claims the original and locals still debate the best version.
Double corn tortillas filled with stewed beef, birria broth, onions, and cilantro. A beloved Los Angeles Mexican staple, especially popular from trucks and taquerias.
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant serving a seasonal California tasting menu. Refined, intimate, and one of Los Angeles's most respected special-occasion venues.
Legendary taqueria known for charcoal-grilled carne asada tacos. Casual, fast-paced, and widely considered one of Los Angeles's essential taco stops.
Historic downtown deli linked to the French dip. Old-school counter service and classic sandwiches in a landmark Los Angeles setting.
Los Angeles is pricier than many U.S. cities for hotels, dining, parking, and rides. Budget options exist, but tourist areas and transport costs raise daily spend.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 at cafes for counter service or coffee.
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Most Chula Vista, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses use the San Diego to Hantington Park station pair, with some services arriving at Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station). Use this guide to compare Chula Vista, CA and Los Angeles, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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