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How to get fromVista to Downeyby tram, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Vista to Downey by tram, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Tram, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Vista Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheimtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Downeybus bus
    3h 54m
    $14–26

  2. Line 303 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus bus 303 / ...
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain train OC Line
    4h 22m
    $12–20

  3. Line 302 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9bus bus 302
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside to Anaheimbus bus Tijuana
    4h 31m
    $14–39

  4. Drive 80.9 mi

    1. Drive from Vista to Downeycar car 80.9 mi
    1h 26m
    $15–22

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 18m
    $34–70

  6. Line 303 bus, train, line 460 bus

    1. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus bus 303 / ...
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Norwalk Stationbus bus 460
    5h 52m
    $16–23

Vista to Downey by tram, train, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 83.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Downey, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Downey via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9, Oceanside, Anaheim, and Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 2h.

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