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Trip Overview

The average bus between Pacific Beach and Vista takes 2h 54m and the fastest bus takes 2h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pacific Beach to Vista. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 54m
Duration
45 mi
Distance
$20
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 27 bus, line 235 bus, line 305 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Garnet Av & Ingraham St to Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Blbus bus 27
  2. Take the bus from Miramar College Transit Station to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235
  3. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to S Santa Fe Av & Broadwaybus bus 305
3h 3m
$8–20

Pacific Beach to Vista bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Pacific Beach and Vista. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pacific Beach is at 7:57 PM which arrives into Vista at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 21m • 3 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit2h 54m • 3 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit2h 54m • 3 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit2h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 24m • 3 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit2h 54m • 3 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit2h 24m • 3 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit2h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit2h 51m • 3 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit2h 51m • 3 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit2h 49m • 3 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit2h 50m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pacific Beach to Vista? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 45 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Pacific Beach, CA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Garnet Av & Ingraham St to S Santa Fe Av & Broadway via Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl, Miramar College Transit Station, Escondido Transit Center, and Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 in around 3h 3m.

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