There are 8 ways to get from Oakland to Vista by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly San Francisco International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane SFO - CLD
3h 44m$78–306Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oakland to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
13h 7m$79–153Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
16h 6m$148–333Drive 462.2 mi
- Drive from Oakland to Vistacar 462.2 mi
7h 41m$85–122Fly Oakland International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane OAK - CLD
5h 15m$97–399Fly Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain
5h 57m$84–313Fly San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SFO - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain
6h 24m$85–280Bus via Sorrento Valley
- Take the bus from Oakland to San Diegobus FlixBus N2003
- Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
14h 22m$78–125
Oakland to Vista by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Vista is to bus via Sorrento Valley which costs $75 - $130 and takes 14h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to Vista is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $75 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Vista. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Vista. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Oceanside via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 6m.
The distance between Oakland and Vista is 458 miles. The road distance is 464.9 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to Vista without a car is to bus which takes 13h 7m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Oakland to Vista, including transfers.
Oakland to Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland to Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Oakland to Vista is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $75 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 13h 7m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $340 and takes 16h 6m.
What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 11h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Oakland to Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Oakland to Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Vista is 465 miles. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Oakland to Vista.
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