There are 8 ways to get from Fresno to Vista by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Los Angeles
best- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 24m$56–106Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
9h 57m$54–86Drive 311.1 mi
- Drive from Fresno to Vistacar 311.1 mi
5h 14m$57–82Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane FAT - CLD
6h 35m$78–334Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 49m$76–131Bus, train via Los Angeles #2
- Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Downtown Los Angelesbus San Jose
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
10h 54m$71–104Fly to San Diego International Airport, train, tram
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane FAT - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Vista Transit Centertram
6h 10m$95–287Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane FAT - LAX
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
6h 25m$438–743
Fresno to Vista by bus, foot, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fresno to Vista is to bus which costs $50 - $90 and takes 9h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Fresno to Vista is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Fresno station to Vista. However, there are services departing from Fresno Bus Station and arriving at Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
The distance between Fresno and Vista is 320 miles. The road distance is 312.9 miles.
The best way to get from Fresno to Vista without a car is to bus and train via Los Angeles which takes 8h 24m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Fresno to Vista, including transfers.
Fresno to Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Fresno Bus Station.
The best way to get from Fresno to Vista is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $75 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 9h 57m.
Fresno to Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fresno to Vista is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Fresno to Vista.
What companies run services between Fresno, CA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Fresno Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 8h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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