There are 5 ways to get from San Diego State University to Vista by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Tram, train via Oceanside
best- Take the tram from SDSU Station to Old Town Stationtram
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Vista Transit Centertram
2h 53mLine 215 bus, bus, line 305 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from SDSU Transit Center to Park Bl & Broadwaybus 215
- Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to S Santa Fe Av & Broadwaybus 305
3h 13m$6–15Drive 39.5 mi
- Drive from San Diego State University to Vistacar 39.5 mi
44 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from San Diego State University to Vistataxi 39.5 mi
44 min$170–220Tram, train
- Take the tram from SDSU Station to Old Town Stationtram
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Vista Transit Centertram
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego State University to Vista is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from San Diego State University to Vista is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego State University to Vista. However, there are services departing from SDSU Transit Center and arriving at S Santa Fe Av & Broadway via Broadway & Park Bl and Escondido Transit Center Stall 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego State University station to Vista. However, there are services departing from SDSU Station and arriving at Vista Transit Center via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between San Diego State University and Vista is 57 miles. The road distance is 39.7 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego State University to Vista without a car is to tram and train via Oceanside which takes 2h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from San Diego State University to Vista, including transfers.
San Diego State University to Vista bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from SDSU Transit Center station.
San Diego State University to Vista train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from SDSU Station.
San Diego State University to Vista bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Park Bl & Broadway station.
What companies run services between San Diego State University, CA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from San Diego State University to S Santa Fe Av & Broadway via SDSU Transit Center, Broadway & Park Bl, Escondido Transit Center, and Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 in around 3h 13m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from SDSU Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from SDSU Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Vista Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Vista Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from SDSU Transit Center to Park Bl & Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to S Santa Fe Av & Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $170–220
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-503-0500
- Website
- coastalcabdispatch.com
Orange Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-223-5555
- Website
- taxi-sandiego.com
San Diego Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 619-906-0192
- Website
- sdtaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego State University to Vista train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego State University to Vista is 40 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from San Diego State University to Vista.
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