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

The cheapest way to get from Vista to Oakland is to bus which costs $75 - $160 and takes 11h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vista to Oakland is to tram and fly and BART which takes 4h 56m and costs $60 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Vista and Oakland?

No, there is no direct bus from Vista to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto and arriving at Oakland via Oceanside Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Vista and Oakland?

No, there is no direct train from Vista to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Vista Transit Center and arriving at Oakland via Oceanside and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 36m.

How far is it from Vista to Oakland?

The distance between Vista and Oakland is 462 miles. The road distance is 464.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Vista to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 11h 56m and costs $75 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Vista to Oakland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vista to Oakland bus from?

Vista to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.

Where do I catch the Vista to Oakland train from?

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

Train or bus from Vista to Oakland?

The best way to get from Vista to Oakland is to bus which takes 11h 56m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $350 and takes 15h 36m.

Where does the Vista to Oakland bus arrive?

Vista to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the Vista to Oakland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vista to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Vista to Oakland is 464 miles. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Vista to Oakland.

Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 791+ hotels available in Oakland.

Vista to Oakland - 9 ways to travel via train, tram, plane, bus, car, and BART

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There are 9 ways to get from Vista to Oakland by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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Tram to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport
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1. Take the tram from Vista Transit Center to Palomar College Stationtram
2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane CLD - SFO
5h 11m
$56–286
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831
11h 56m
$78–155
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
15h 36m
$146–342
Drive 461.7 mi
1. Drive from Vista to Oaklandcar 461.7 mi
7h 40m
$85–122
Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport
1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SAN - SFO
5h 48m
$84–274
Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport
1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SAN - OAK
5h 35m
$82–306
Tram to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
1. Take the tram from Vista Transit Center to Palomar College Stationtram
2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane CLD - OAK
3. Take the subway from Coliseum to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
4h 56m
$64–368
Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Oakland International Airport
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus
3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SNA - OAK
8h 26m
$230–780
Bus via Sorrento Valley
1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Diego to Oaklandbus FlixBus N2003
15h 9m
$78–125

Vista to Oakland by bus (Greyhound)

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11h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 459.7 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 10h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vista Transit Center to Oakland via Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, and Los Angeles in around 15h 36m.

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