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How to get fromDowntown San Diego to Vistaby bus, tram, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Downtown San Diego 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 37m
    $4–12

  2. 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
    2h 3m
    $15–34

  3. Drive 38.8 mi

    1. Drive from Downtown San Diego to Vistacar car 38.8 mi
    48 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown San Diego to Vistataxi taxi 38.8 mi
    48 min
    $170–210

  5. 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 6m
    $4–12

  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 22m
    $4–10

Downtown San Diego to Vista by foot, bus, and tram

Calendar59Weekly Services
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a vehicle from Downtown San Diego to S Santa Fe Av & Broadway via Broadway & Park Bl, Escondido Transit Center, and Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 in around 2h 22m.

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