There are 4 ways to get from Vista to Santa Ana by tram, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus
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 Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 13m$12–20Line 302 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9bus 302
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Santa Anabus Tijuana
2h 46m$10–31Drive 60.7 mi
- Drive from Vista to Santa Anacar 60.7 mi
1h 4m$12–16Line 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 Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 51m$12–18
Vista to Santa Ana by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vista to Santa Ana is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Vista to Santa Ana is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $11 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Vista to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto and arriving at Santa Ana via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Vista to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Vista Transit Center and arriving at Santa Ana via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Vista and Santa Ana is 61 miles. The road distance is 61 miles.
The best way to get from Vista to Santa Ana without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 13m and costs $11 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Vista to Santa Ana, including transfers.
Vista to Santa Ana bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto station.
Vista to Santa Ana train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Transit Center station.
Vista to Santa Ana bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9 station.
What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Santa Ana via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9 and Oceanside in around 2h 46m.
- 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 Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- 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
- 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
- $8–15
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Vista to Santa Ana train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vista to Santa Ana is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Vista to Santa Ana.
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