There are 5 ways to get from Vista to Mission Valley by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
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 San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 22m$14–32Line 305 bus, line 235 bus, line 928 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Fe Ave & Broadway to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6bus 305
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Drbus 235
- Take the bus from Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr to Frazee Rd & Friars Rdbus 928
2h 50m$6–15Drive 35.4 mi
- Drive from Vista to Mission Valleycar 35.4 mi
44 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vista to Mission Valleytaxi 35.4 mi
44 min$160–190Line 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 San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
3h$14–30
Vista to Mission Valley by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vista to Mission Valley is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Vista to Mission Valley is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Vista to Mission Valley. However, there are services departing from Santa Fe Ave & Broadway and arriving at Frazee Rd & Friars Rd via Escondido Transit Center and Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Vista to Mission Valley station. However, there are services departing from Vista Transit Center and arriving at Hazard Center Station via Oceanside and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Vista and Mission Valley is 51 miles. The road distance is 35.6 miles.
The best way to get from Vista to Mission Valley without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 22m and costs $14 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Vista to Mission Valley, including transfers.
Vista to Mission Valley bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Santa Fe Ave & Broadway station.
Vista to Mission Valley train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Transit Center station.
Vista to Mission Valley bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 station.
What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Mission Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Fe Ave & Broadway to Frazee Rd & Friars Rd via Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, Escondido Transit Center, and Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr in around 2h 50m.
- 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 San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Santa Fe Ave & Broadway to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr to Frazee Rd & Friars Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $160–190
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-722-7472
- Website
- coastal-cab.com
Craig's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 760-722-2227
- Website
- craigscabs.com
Yellow Cab of North County
- Phone
- +1 760-444-4444
- Website
- driveu.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vista to Mission Valley train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vista to Mission Valley is 36 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Vista to Mission Valley.
There are 1953+ hotels available in Mission Valley.








