There are 5 ways to get from Vista to Irvine by tram, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Vista Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 57m$16–28Drive 57.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Vista to Irvinecar 57.7 mi
1h$11–16Line 303 bus, train
- Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus 303 / ...
- Take the train from Oceanside to Tustintrain OC Line / ...
3h 6m$12–18Line 302 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9bus 302
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 53m$18–28Line 303 bus, train via Irvine Station-Dock 5
- Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus 303 / ...
- Take the train from Oceanside to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 6m$12–19
Vista to Irvine by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vista to Irvine is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Vista to Irvine is to drive which takes 1h and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Vista to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto and arriving at Alton-Meadowbrook via Oceanside and Irvine Station-Dock 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Vista to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Vista Transit Center and arriving at Tustin via Oceanside and Irvine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Vista and Irvine is 57 miles. The road distance is 58 miles.
The best way to get from Vista to Irvine without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 57m and costs $16 - $28.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Vista to Irvine, including transfers.
Vista to Irvine bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto station.
Vista to Irvine train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Transit Center station.
Vista to Irvine bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9 station.
What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Alton-Meadowbrook via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9, Oceanside, Irvine, and Irvine Station-Dock 5 in around 3h 53m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Vista Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oceanside to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Oceanside to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Vista to Irvine train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vista to Irvine is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Vista to Irvine.
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