There are 5 ways to get from Vista to San Juan Capistrano 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 Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
1h 46m$10–18Drive 37.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Vista to San Juan Capistranocar 37.7 mi
40 min$7–10Line 302 bus, train
- Take the bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9bus 302
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 6m$10–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vista to San Juan Capistranotaxi 37.7 mi
40 min$110–150Line 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 Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 24m$10–16
Vista to San Juan Capistrano by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vista to San Juan Capistrano is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Vista to San Juan Capistrano is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct train from Vista to San Juan Capistrano station. However, there are services departing from Vista Transit Center and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Vista and San Juan Capistrano is 39 miles. The road distance is 37.9 miles.
The best way to get from Vista to San Juan Capistrano without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 46m and costs $9 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Vista to San Juan Capistrano, including transfers.
Vista to San Juan Capistrano train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Transit Center station.
Vista to San Juan Capistrano train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vista to San Juan Capistrano is 38 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Vista to San Juan Capistrano.
There are 294+ hotels available in San Juan Capistrano.
What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Vista to San Juan Capistrano. However, you can take the vehicle to Oceanside Transit Center, walk to Oceanside, then take the train to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9 and Oceanside in around 2h 6m.
- 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 Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
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
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $110–150
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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