There are 4 ways to get from San Clemente to Vista by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Vista Transit Centertram Sprinter
1h 14m$9–17Drive 30.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Clemente to Vistacar 30.9 mi
32 min$6–9Train, line 303 bus
- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
1h 41m$9–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from San Clemente to Vistataxi 30.9 mi
32 min$95–120
San Clemente to Vista by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Vista is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 32 min.
The fastest way to get from San Clemente to Vista is to drive which takes 32 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct train from San Clemente to Vista. However, there are services departing from San Clemente Pier Amtrak and arriving at Vista Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between San Clemente and Vista is 32 miles. The road distance is 31.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Clemente to Vista without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 14m and costs $9 - $17.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from San Clemente to Vista, including transfers.
San Clemente to Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Clemente Pier Amtrak station.
San Clemente to Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Clemente to Vista is 31 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from San Clemente to Vista.
There are 971+ hotels available in Vista.
What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from San Clemente to Vista. However, you can take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center, then take the vehicle to Vista Transit Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Oceanside and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 1h 41m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Vista Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
OCY Taxi
- Phone
- +1-949-444-2552
- Website
- ocridetoairports.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-714-999-9999
- Website
- yellowcab.com
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