There are 7 ways to get from Fresno to Vista by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 49m$112–179Bus via Los Angeles (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus FlixBus 2017
8h 57m$51–86Drive 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
5h 22m$83–344Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
9h 57m$54–101Fly 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 9m$128–440Fly 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 23m$298–743
Fresno to Vista by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fresno to Vista is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h 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 Los Angeles Downtown and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between Fresno and Vista is 332 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 which takes 8h 49m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Fresno to Vista, including transfers.
Fresno to Vista bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Fresno Bus Station.
The best way to get from Fresno to Vista is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $80 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h 57m.
Fresno to Vista bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown 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?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fresno Bus Station to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 8h 57m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–190
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–400
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–400
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Vista Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fresno to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
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