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How to get fromBalboa Park to Vistaby bus, tram, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Balboa Park to Vista by bus, tram, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, tram

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    1. Take the bus from 11th Av & B St to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 280
    2. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Vista Transit Centertram tram Sprinter
    1h 56m
    $4–12

  2. Bus, tram via Broadway & Park Bl

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235
    2. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Vista Transit Centertram tram Sprinter
    2h 25m
    $6–17

  3. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Vista Transit Centertram tram Sprinter
    3h 5m
    $15–34

  4. Drive 38 mi

    1. Drive from Balboa Park to Vistacar car 38 mi
    49 min
    $7–10

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Balboa Park to Vistataxi taxi 38 mi
    49 min
    $170–210

  6. Bus, line 305 bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235
    2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to S Santa Fe Av & Broadwaybus bus 305
    2h 41m
    $6–15

Balboa Park to Vista by foot, bus, and tram

Calendar226Weekly Services
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 44.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Balboa Park to S Santa Fe Av & Broadway via Park Bl & Village Pl, Broadway & Park Bl, Escondido Transit Center, and Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 in around 2h 41m.

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