How long is the commute from Chula Vista, CA?

Name: Commute and cars in Chula Vista, CA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Chula Vista, CA take an average of 28.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

71.6% of workers drive alone to work.

2.2% take public transportation.

1.7% of workers walk to work.

12.6% work from home.

4.5% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 28.6 minutes (±0.6)
Public transportation: 2.2%
Work from home: 12.6%
Households without a car: 4.5%

How people in Chula Vista get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Chula Vista	San Diego County	California	United States
Drove alone	71.6% (±1.3 points)	65.9%	65.7%	68.8%
Carpooled	10.4% (±0.9 points)	8.1%	9.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	2.2% (±0.4 points)	1.9%	2.9%	3.2%
Walked	1.7% (±0.7 points)	3.2%	2.4%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	1.6% (±0.3 points)	2.2%	2.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	12.6% (±0.9 points)	18.7%	17.2%	15.1%

In Chula Vista, the average commute is higher than in San Diego County (25.5 minutes).

It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).

It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Chula Vista, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from San Diego County (1.9%).

It is also lower than in California (2.9%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In San Diego County, Chula Vista ranks 21 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 467 of 1,076.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Chula Vista

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Chula Vista	San Diego County	California	United States
No vehicle	4.5% (±0.5 points)	5.5%	7.1%	8.4%
1 vehicle	24.2% (±1.1 points)	30.6%	30.7%	33.1%
2 vehicles	40.1% (±1.5 points)	39.4%	36.3%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	31.2% (±1.3 points)	24.5%	25.8%	21.9%

In Chula Vista, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in San Diego County (5.5%).

It is also lower than in California (7.1%).

It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Chula Vista

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Chula Vista	San Diego County	California	United States
Workers working from home	12.6% (±0.9 points)	18.7% (±0.3 points)	17.2% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	97.0% (±0.6 points)	97.6% (±0.1 points)	96.9% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	94.7% (±0.7 points)	94.9% (±0.2 points)	93.5% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Chula Vista, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from San Diego County (94.9%).

It is also higher than in California (93.5%).

It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Chula Vista

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Chula Vista
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Chula Vista	—	28.6 minutes (±0.6)	—
Bonita	3.2 mi	23.9 minutes (±2.4)	Lower
National City	5.5 mi	25.4 minutes (±1.4)	Lower
La Presa	5.9 mi	26.9 minutes (±1.3)	Lower
Imperial Beach	7.1 mi	27.1 minutes (±1.4)	Not measurably different
Lemon Grove	7.4 mi	29.2 minutes (±2.7)	Not measurably different
Spring Valley	7.4 mi	26.2 minutes (±1.2)	Lower
Coronado	8.5 mi	18.1 minutes (±1.2)	Lower
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix	9.8 mi	26.0 minutes (±1.4)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bonita, CA (23.9 minutes), National City, CA (25.4 minutes), La Presa, CA (26.9 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across San Diego County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
15	Harbison Canyon	30.7 minutes (±2.9)
16	Alpine	30.2 minutes (±3.0)
17	Granite Hills	29.9 minutes (±5.0)
18	Lemon Grove	29.2 minutes (±2.7)
19	Crest	29.0 minutes (±3.8)
20	Oceanside	28.7 minutes (±0.8)
21	Chula Vista	28.6 minutes (±0.6)
22	Rancho San Diego	28.2 minutes (±2.8)
23	Escondido	27.5 minutes (±0.5)
24	Borrego Springs	27.4 minutes (±10.5)
25 (tie)	Carlsbad	27.1 minutes (±1.0)
25 (tie)	Imperial Beach	27.1 minutes (±1.4)
27	Descanso	27.0 minutes (±7.2)

Showing 13 of 50 places in San Diego County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Chula Vista

How long is the average commute in Chula Vista?

Workers who live in Chula Vista, CA take an average of 28.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Chula Vista without a car?

4.5% of households in Chula Vista have no vehicle, and 2.2% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Chula Vista?

12.6% (±0.9 points) of workers who live in Chula Vista worked from home, and 94.7% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM

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