What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Vista?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Vista is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Vista?

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Vista is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Vista?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Vista. However, there are services departing from Monterey at Fred Waring and arriving at S Santa Fe Av & Broadway via Varner at Harry Oliver, San Bernardino and Escondido Transit Center Stall 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Vista?

The distance between Palm Desert and Vista is 181 miles. The road distance is 86.9 miles.

How do I travel from Palm Desert to Vista without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Vista without a car is to bus and train and line 303 bus which takes 6h 12m and costs $45 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Palm Desert to Vista?

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Palm Desert to Vista, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Desert to Vista bus from?

Palm Desert to Vista bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, depart from Varner at Harry Oliver station.

Where does the Palm Desert to Vista bus arrive?

Palm Desert to Vista bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, arrive at San Bernardino Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Vista?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Vista is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Palm Desert to Vista.

Where can I stay near Vista?

There are 902+ hotels available in Vista.

Palm Desert to Vista - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 303 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Desert to Vista by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train, line 303 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
6h 12m
$48–69
Drive 86.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Vistacar 86.4 mi
1h 50m
$16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
7h 35m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Riversidebus FlixBus 2055
2. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
8h 44m

Palm Desert to Vista by bus and train

7Weekly Services

6h 12mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 179.8 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Monterey at Fred Waring to S Santa Fe Av & Broadway via Varner at Harry Oliver, San Bernardino Transit Center, San Bernardino, Escondido, and Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 in around 7h 35m.

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