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Vista to San Jose trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Vista and San Jose takes 15h 16m and the fastest train takes 13h 46m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Vista to San Jose. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 16m
Duration
518 mi
Distance
$332
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Vista to San Jose train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Vista and San Jose. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vista is at 9:00 PM which arrives into San Jose at 7:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Oceanside Transit Center and take an average of 15h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrakAmtrak13h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrakAmtrak13h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    North County TransitAmtrakAmtrak22h 46m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Vista to San Jose? 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: 518.3 mi
  • Duration: 15h 16m

What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Vista Transit Center to San Jose via Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, and Los Angeles in around 14h 16m.

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