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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Fe to Vista by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SAF - CLD
    7h 1m
    $118–438

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Riversidetrain train
    3. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train
    22h 40m
    $280–580

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Fe to Albuquerquebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    26h 26m
    $170–318

  4. Drive 816.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Fe to Vistacar car 816.4 mi
    14h
    $149–216

Santa Fe to Vista by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration22h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 679 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Santa Fe, NM, USA and Vista, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station, Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, Riverside - Downtown, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 22h 40m.

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