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How to get fromSan Diego to Vistaby train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Vista by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Vista Transit Centertram tram Sprinter
    1h 39m
    $15–34

  2. Bus, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235 / ...
    2. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Vista Transit Centertram tram Sprinter
    2h 4m
    $4–12

  3. Drive 38.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Vistacar car 38.8 mi
    48 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Diego to Vistataxi taxi 38.8 mi
    48 min
    $170–210

  5. Bus, line 305 bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 5th Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to S Santa Fe Av & Broadwaybus bus 305
    2h 18m
    $4–10

San Diego to Vista by train and tram

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Broadway & 5th Av to S Santa Fe Av & Broadway via Escondido Transit Center and Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 in around 2h 18m.

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