There are 8 ways to get from Vista to Phoenix Airport (PHX) by plane, tram, bus, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Phoenix
best- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane CLD - PHX
4h 11m$50–302Tram to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to Scottsdale Airport, line 44 bus
- Take the tram from Vista Transit Center to Palomar College Stationtram
- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Scottsdale Airport (SCF)plane CLD - SCF
- Take the bus from 44th St & Colter St to 44th St & Washington Stbus
5h 23m$54–326Bus via Tierrasanta (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
10h 59m$62–125Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Vista to Phoenix-PHX346.9 mi
6h 3mDrive 346.9 mi
- Drive from Vista to Phoenix Airport (PHX)car 346.9 mi
6h 3m$64–92Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Phoenix
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
4h 50m$114–362Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Phoenix
- Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SNA - PHX
7h 46m$82–673Bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminalbus Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Phoenixbus Cbx
16h 31m$82–120
Vista to Phoenix Airport (PHX) by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vista to Phoenix Airport (PHX) is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Vista to Phoenix Airport (PHX) is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $45 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Vista to Phoenix Airport (PHX) station. However, there are services departing from Santa Fe Ave & Broadway and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via Escondido Transit Center, Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
The distance between Vista and Phoenix Airport (PHX) is 320 miles. The road distance is 348.9 miles.
The best way to get from Vista to Phoenix Airport (PHX) without a car is to bus via Tierrasanta which takes 10h 59m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Vista to Phoenix Airport (PHX), including transfers.
Vista to Phoenix Airport (PHX) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Vista to Phoenix Airport (PHX) is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $45 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus via Tierrasanta, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 10h 59m.
Vista to Phoenix Airport (PHX) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vista to Phoenix Airport (PHX) is 349 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Vista to Phoenix Airport (PHX).
What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Phoenix Airport (PHX), USA?
American Airlines flies from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Phoenix (PHX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 7h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–330
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $23–200
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Scottsdale Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Tram from Vista Transit Center to Palomar College Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro
Bus from 44th St & Colter St to 44th St & Washington St
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Oceanside to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
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