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How to get fromSeattle to Vistaby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or tram

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There are 11 ways to get from Seattle to Vista by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or tram

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SEA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    8h 12m
    $141–442

  2. Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, bus, train, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbia St & Alaskan Way to SW Barton St & 25th Ave SW - Bay 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SEA - LGB
    3. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train
    5. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Vista Transit Centertram tram
    10h 37m
    $77–323

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    33h 7m
    $180–348

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    39h 20m
    $392–865

  5. Drive 1,227.1 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Vistacar car 1,227.1 mi
    20h 46m
    $224–324

  6. Fly Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PAE - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    7h 50m
    $333–464

  7. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    8h 24m
    $183–418

  8. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train, tram

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SEA - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    4. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Vista Transit Centertram tram
    10h 44m
    $152–441

  9. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    10h 16m
    $347–548

  10. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SEA - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    11h 33m
    $91–432

  11. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SEA - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    11h 26m
    $296–557

Seattle to Vista by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration33h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,123.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 33h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 39h 20m.

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