There are 5 ways to get from Vista to Placentia by tram, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Vista Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 33m$12–20Line 303 bus, train via Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus 303 / ...
- Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 48m$14–21Drive 68.9 mi
- Drive from Vista to Placentiacar 68.9 mi
1h 12m$13–19Line 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 Anaheim Canyontrain IE-OC Line
3h 23m$12–19Line 302 bus, bus, line 59 bus
- Take the bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9bus 302
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Santa Anabus
- Take the bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Kraemer-Chapmanbus 59
3h 52m$12–33
Vista to Placentia by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vista to Placentia is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Vista to Placentia is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Vista to Placentia. However, there are services departing from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto and arriving at Kraemer-Chapman via Oceanside and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Vista to Placentia station. However, there are services departing from Vista Transit Center and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Vista and Placentia is 72 miles. The road distance is 69.3 miles.
The best way to get from Vista to Placentia without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 33m and costs $12 - $21.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Vista to Placentia, including transfers.
Vista to Placentia bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto station.
Vista to Placentia train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Transit Center station.
Vista to Placentia bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9 station.
What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Placentia, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Kraemer-Chapman via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9, Oceanside, Santa Ana, and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 in around 3h 52m.
- 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 Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Anaheim Canyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- 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 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
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Kraemer-Chapman
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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More Questions & Answers
Vista to Placentia train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vista to Placentia is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Vista to Placentia.
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