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How to get fromSan Jose to Vistaby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from San Jose to Vista by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    4h 5m
    $83–303

  2. Bus, train via Tully & King

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    10h 49m
    $70–124

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    14h 49m
    $124–297

  4. Drive  430.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Vistacar car 430.3 mi
    7h 20m
    $79–114

  5. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    5h 35m
    $86–518

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    6h 36m
    $87–318

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 37m
    $71–112

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Downtown Los Angelesbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    13h 54m
    $92–126

San Jose to Vista by bus, train, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 466.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from San Jose to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 14h 49m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 10h 25m.

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