What is the cheapest way to get from Vista to Downey?

The cheapest way to get from Vista to Downey is to line 303 bus and train which costs $12 - $20 and takes 4h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vista to Downey?

The fastest way to get from Vista to Downey is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Vista and Downey?

No, there is no direct bus from Vista to Downey. However, there are services departing from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto and arriving at Downey via Oceanside and Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Vista and Downey?

No, there is no direct train from Vista to Downey station. However, there are services departing from Vista Transit Center and arriving at Lakewood Blvd Station via Oceanside, Union Station - Metro A-Line and Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Vista to Downey?

The distance between Vista and Downey is 84 miles. The road distance is 81.4 miles.

How do I travel from Vista to Downey without a car?

The best way to get from Vista to Downey without a car is to tram and train and bus which takes 3h 54m and costs $13 - $25.

How long does it take to get from Vista to Downey?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Vista to Downey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vista to Downey bus from?

Vista to Downey bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto station.

Where do I catch the Vista to Downey train from?

Vista to Downey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Train or bus from Vista to Downey?

The best way to get from Vista to Downey is to line 302 bus and bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $12 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $70 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Vista to Downey bus arrive?

Vista to Downey bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9 station.

Where does the Vista to Downey train arrive?

Vista to Downey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Vista to Downey?

Yes, the driving distance between Vista to Downey is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Vista to Downey.

Where can I stay near Downey?

There are 2337+ hotels available in Downey.

Vista to Downey - 6 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, line 302 bus, and car

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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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Tram, train, bus
best
1. Take the tram from Vista Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram
2. Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheimtrain
3. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Downeybus
3h 54m
$14–24
Line 302 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9bus 302
2. Take the bus from Oceanside to Anaheimbus Tijuana
4h 31m
$12–34
Drive 80.9 mi
1. Drive from Vista to Downeycar 80.9 mi
1h 26m
$15–22
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 18m
$30–66
Line 303 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus 303 / ...
2. Take the train from Oceanside to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain OC Line
4h 22m
$12–20
Line 303 bus, train, line 460 bus
1. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus 303 / ...
2. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain
3. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Norwalk Stationbus 460
5h 52m
$16–23

Vista to Downey by tram, train, and bus

6Weekly Services

3h 54mAverage Duration

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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 $23–55 and the journey takes 2h.

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