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How to get fromVista to Santa Monicaby train, tram, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Vista to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    4h 24m
    $52–86

  2. Line 303 bus, train, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus bus 303 / ...
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    6h 7m
    $16–24

  3. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2017
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    5h 52m
    $18–28

  4. Drive  103.4 mi

    1. Drive from Vista to Santa Monicacar car 103.4 mi
    1h 53m
    $19–27

  5. Line 303 bus, train, line 33 bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus bus 303 / ...
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    6h 5m
    $48–82

Vista to Santa Monica by tram, train, and subway

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 112.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to 5th / Santa Monica via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9, Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Downtown, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 5h 52m.

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