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How to get fromPalm Springs to Vistaby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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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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  1. Bus, train, line 303 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus bus 303 / ...
    5h 37m
    $43–62

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train IE-OC Line
    8h 37m
    $16–25

  3. Drive 89 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Vistacar car 89 mi
    1h 39m
    $17–24

  4. Bus, line 303 bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus bus 303 / ...
    6h 26m
    $52–75

Palm Springs to Vista by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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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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