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How to get fromPacific Beach to Vistaby train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Pacific Beach to Vista by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Vista Transit Centertram tram Sprinter
    2h 38m
    $16–37

  2. Line 30 bus, bus, line 303 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Av & Ingraham St to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus bus 303 / ...
    4h
    $4–10

  3. Line 27 bus, line 235 bus, line 305 bus

    1. Take the bus from Garnet Av & Ingraham St to Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Blbus bus 27
    2. Take the bus from Miramar College Transit Station to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235
    3. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to S Santa Fe Av & Broadwaybus bus 305
    3h 3m
    $8–20

  4. Drive 32.5 mi

    1. Drive from Pacific Beach to Vistacar car 32.5 mi
    42 min
    $6–9

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pacific Beach to Vistataxi taxi 32.5 mi
    42 min
    $140–180

Pacific Beach to Vista by bus, train, and tram

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration2h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Pacific Beach, CA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Garnet Av & Ingraham St to S Santa Fe Av & Broadway via Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl, Miramar College Transit Station, Escondido Transit Center, and Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 in around 3h 3m.

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