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How to get fromVista to Balboa Parkby tram, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Vista to Balboa Park by tram, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, bus via Broadway & Park Bl

    best
    1. Take the tram from Vista Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram tram Sprinter
    2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus bus 235
    2h 6m
    $6–16

  2. Tram, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Vista Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram tram Sprinter
    2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to 10th Av & A Stbus bus 280
    2h 35m
    $4–12

  3. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Vista Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram Sprinter
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 48m
    $16–36

  4. Drive 38.1 mi

    1. Drive from Vista to Balboa Parkcar car 38.1 mi
    48 min
    $7–10

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Vista to Balboa Parktaxi taxi 38.1 mi
    48 min
    $170–210

  6. Line 305 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Fe Ave & Broadway to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6bus bus 305
    2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus bus 235
    2h 18m
    $6–15

Vista to Balboa Park by tram, bus, and foot

Calendar229Weekly Services
Duration2h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Vista to Balboa Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 54.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Fe Ave & Broadway to Balboa Park via Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, Escondido Transit Center, Broadway & Park Bl, 11th Av & C St, and Park Bl & Village Pl in around 2h 18m.

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