CA → CA · about 18 miles
Chula Vista to San Diego bus schedule
Mexicoach, FlixBus and Greyhound run 104 direct buses a week from Chula Vista to San Diego. The fastest takes 25 minutes; the first bus leaves at 4:55 AM and the last at 9:45 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 104
- Fastest trip
- 25m
- First bus
- 4:55 AM
- Last bus
- 9:45 PM
49 of the 104 buses a week stop at San Diego International Airport (SAN).
49 of the 104 buses a week stop at Tijuana International Airport (TIJ).
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:55 AM | 5:25 AM | 30m | Daily | San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 6:55 AM | 7:30 AM | 35m | Daily | San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Diego Old Town-FlixBus | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 7:45 AM | 8:20 AM | 35m | Daily except Tue | San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Diego Old Town-FlixBus | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 8:00 AM | 8:50 AM | 50m | Daily | CBX (Cross Border Xpress - Tijuana Airport) to San Diego Airport (Rental Car Terminal) | Mexicoach Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 8:40 AM | 9:10 AM | 30m | Daily | San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Diego Old Town-FlixBus | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 9:15 AM | 9:40 AM | 25m | Daily | San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 10:00 AM | 10:40 AM | 40m | Daily | CBX (Cross Border Xpress - Tijuana Airport) to San Diego Airport (Rental Car Terminal) | Mexicoach Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 11:00 AM | 11:35 AM | 35m | Daily | San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 12:00 PM | 12:40 PM | 40m | Daily | CBX (Cross Border Xpress - Tijuana Airport) to San Diego Airport (Rental Car Terminal) | Mexicoach Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 2:00 PM | 2:40 PM | 40m | Daily | CBX (Cross Border Xpress - Tijuana Airport) to San Diego Airport (Rental Car Terminal) | Mexicoach Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 4:00 PM | 4:40 PM | 40m | Daily | CBX (Cross Border Xpress - Tijuana Airport) to San Diego Airport (Rental Car Terminal) | Mexicoach Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 6:00 PM | 6:40 PM | 40m | Daily | CBX (Cross Border Xpress - Tijuana Airport) to San Diego Airport (Rental Car Terminal) | Mexicoach Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 7:10 PM | 7:35 PM | 25m | Daily | San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 8:00 PM | 8:40 PM | 40m | Daily | CBX (Cross Border Xpress - Tijuana Airport) to San Diego Airport (Rental Car Terminal) | Mexicoach Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 9:45 PM New | 10:10 PM | 25m | Daily | San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Downtown SD Seaport | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
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Where to board in Chula Vista Where you get off in San Diego The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Chula Vista
Where the bus stops in San Diego
Return trip: San Diego to Chula Vista
Questions
How long is the bus from Chula Vista to San Diego?
The fastest direct bus takes 25 minutes; the typical trip is 35 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Chula Vista to San Diego?
The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM (Daily) and the last at 9:45 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Chula Vista to San Diego?
Mexicoach, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Chula Vista?
Buses to San Diego leave from CBX (Cross Border Xpress) and San Ysidro Station (Bus Terminal).
Does the bus from Chula Vista to San Diego stop at San Diego International Airport?
Yes, 49 of the 104 a week: at San Diego Airport (Rental Car Terminal).
Does the bus from Chula Vista to San Diego stop at Tijuana International Airport?
Yes, 49 of the 104 a week: at CBX (Cross Border Xpress).