There are 4 ways to get from Santa Ana to Vista by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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 Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Vista Transit Centertram Sprinter
1h 51m$12–20Bus, line 303 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Oceansidebus Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
2h 12m$11–19Drive 60.9 mi
- Drive from Santa Ana to Vistacar 60.9 mi
1h 4m$12–17Train, line 303 bus
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
2h 18m$12–18
Santa Ana to Vista by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Vista is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Vista is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to Vista. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Ana to Vista. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Vista Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Santa Ana and Vista is 61 miles. The road distance is 61.3 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Ana to Vista without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 51m and costs $11 - $20.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Santa Ana to Vista, including transfers.
Santa Ana to Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Santa Ana station.
Santa Ana to Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
Santa Ana to Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Oceanside station.
What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Ana to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Oceanside and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 2h 12m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- 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
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
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
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
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
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
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Booking & Getting There
Santa Ana to Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Vista is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Santa Ana to Vista.
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