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How to get fromSanta Monica to Vistaby tram, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Vista by tram, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 34m
    $34–71

  2. Line 33 bus, train, line 303 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus bus 303 / ...
    5h 48m
    $16–24

  3. Bus, line 303 bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus 2017
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus bus 303 / ...
    5h 27m
    $21–36

  4. Drive 103.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Vistacar car 103.7 mi
    1h 52m
    $19–28

  5. Line 33 bus, train, line 303 bus via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus bus 303 / ...
    5h 39m
    $32–67

Santa Monica to Vista by tram, subway, and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 112.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Lincoln Nb & Santa Monica Fs to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Gayley Nb & Strathmore Ns, Los Angeles, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 5h 27m.

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