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How to get fromVista to Grand Canyonby bus, shuttle, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Vista to Grand Canyon by bus, shuttle, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Escondido to Las Vegasbus bus Lxus 2101
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus Las Vegas-Grand Canyon
    15h 6m
    $152–179

  2. Drive  485.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vista to Grand Canyoncar car 485.4 mi
    8h 29m
    $86–124

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    16h 29m
    $352–550

  4. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Flagstaff, bus

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane CLD - FLG
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    9h 12m
    $110–436

  5. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane CLD - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    8h 40m
    $328–600

  6. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane CLD - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    11h 7m
    $150–406

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SAN - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    11h 48m
    $212–406

Vista to Grand Canyon by tram, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$352Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 607 mi
  • Duration: 15h 6m

What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Grand Canyon, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Vista to Grand Canyon. However, you can take the line 305 bus to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, walk to Escondido, take the bus to Las Vegas, walk to SB Casino Center at Coolidge, take the bus to SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mall, walk to Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, then take the shuttle to GC Village Bright Angel Lodge. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vista Transit Center to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge via Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Flagstaff, and Flagstaff Amtrak Station in around 16h 29m.

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