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

The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Vista is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Vista is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Springs and Vista?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Vista. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Palm Springs to Vista?

The distance between Palm Springs and Vista is 167 miles. The road distance is 89.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palm Springs to Vista without a car is to bus and train and line 303 bus which takes 5h 37m and costs $30 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Palm Springs to Vista, including transfers.

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

Palm Springs to Vista bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Palm Springs to Vista bus arrive?

Palm Springs to Vista bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Palm Springs to Vista?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Vista is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Palm Springs to Vista.

Where can I stay near Vista?

There are 998+ hotels available in Vista.

Palm Springs 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 Springs to Vista by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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Bus, train, line 303 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Palm Springs 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 / ...
5h 37m
$33–49
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
8h 37m
$16–25
Drive 89 mi
1. Drive from Palm Springs to Vistacar 89 mi
1h 39m
$17–24
Bus, line 303 bus
1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
6h 26m
$42–61

Palm Springs to Vista by bus and train

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5h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 166.5 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 6h 26m.

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