Chula Vista’s trolley stations—Palomar Street, H Street and Bayfront/E Street—are stops on the UC San Diego Blue Line. Use them to plan local connections, and check MTS for current schedules, fares and service notices before travelling.
- The Blue Line runs between San Ysidro and UTC.
- Palomar Street Station is at 1265 Industrial Blvd.
- H Street Station is at 745 H St.
- Bayfront/E Street Station is at 750 E St.
Which trolley stations serve Chula Vista?
Three UC San Diego Blue Line stations serve Chula Vista: Palomar Street, H Street and Bayfront/E Street. The line runs between San Ysidro and UTC, so these stations are part of a wider route rather than isolated local stops.
The station names distinguish the three places, but note the combined name Bayfront/E Street when looking up the E Street stop. MTS also identifies nearby transit centres as Palomar Street Transit Center, H Street Transit Center and E Street Transit Center.
What should you know about Palomar Street Station?
Palomar Street Station is at 1265 Industrial Blvd. and has 305 parking spaces. It is the closest of these three stations to this hotel in Chula Vista: about a 22-minute walk from the hotel.
MTS identifies Palomar Street Transit Center as one end of Route 704, which also serves E Street Transit Center. Route 701 connects Palomar Street Transit Center with H Street Transit Center, with the displayed departures marked for weekdays.
How do H Street and Bayfront/E Street compare?
H Street and Bayfront/E Street are both Blue Line stations, with separate addresses and parking figures. H Street Station is at 745 H St. and has 295 parking spaces; Bayfront/E Street Station is at 750 E St. and has 267.
The route links offer another way to compare them: Route 701 runs between H Street Transit Center and Palomar Street Transit Center, while Route 704 connects E Street Transit Center and Palomar Street Transit Center. If you are choosing between them, confirm the station name and route destination in the current MTS timetable.
How do fares, schedules and service alerts work?
MTS provides UC San Diego Blue Line schedules, a downloadable Trolley map and timetable, and Blue Line departure information through its Trolley and Maps and Schedules resources. Palomar Street Station’s Stop ID is 75009.
A cash one-way fare pays for a single ride on one Trolley line or one bus route and does not include transfers. MTS’s fare chart says a PRONTO card or mobile-app account is needed to use the unlimited two-hour transfer policy and best-fare offer.
Check the official site before you go for current fares, schedules and active service notices; MTS publishes alerts and detours with affected routes.
What access and parking details should you check?
Parking spaces are listed at all three stations: 305 at Palomar Street, 295 at H Street and 267 at Bayfront/E Street. Those figures can help you compare the stations, but they do not tell you how many spaces will be free when you arrive.
For a trip involving a transfer, match the station name to the transit centre in the timetable: Route 701 links H Street and Palomar Street, and Route 704 links E Street and Palomar Street. Confirm the departure and any service alerts before setting out.
FAQs
Which trolley line serves Chula Vista?
The UC San Diego Blue Line serves Palomar Street, H Street and Bayfront/E Street stations in Chula Vista. It runs between San Ysidro and UTC.
Does Route 701 connect H Street and Palomar Street?
Yes. The MTS Route 701 timetable identifies service between H Street Transit Center and Palomar Street Transit Center, with the displayed departures marked Monday through Friday.
Can you transfer with a cash one-way fare?
No. MTS says a cash one-way fare covers one ride on a single Trolley line or bus route, without transfers.