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How to get fromVista to Downtown San Diegoby tram, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Vista to Downtown San Diego by tram, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, bus via Broadway & Park Bl

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    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
    1h 58m
    $4–12

  2. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Vista Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram Sprinter
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 44m
    $14–34

  3. Drive 38.7 mi

    1. Drive from Vista to Downtown San Diegocar car 38.7 mi
    47 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Vista to Downtown San Diegotaxi taxi 38.7 mi
    47 min
    $170–210

  5. 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 10m
    $4–10

  6. Tram, bus

    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 16m
    $4–12

Vista to Downtown San Diego by tram, bus, and foot

Calendar229Weekly Services
Duration1h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Downtown San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Fe Ave & Broadway to Downtown San Diego via Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, Escondido Transit Center, and Broadway & Park Bl in around 2h 10m.

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