How to get from Vista Transit Center to Imperial Beach by bus and light rail?

From Vista Transit Center to Imperial Beach by bus and light rail

To get from Vista Transit Center to Imperial Beach in San Diego, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the SPRINTER light rail from Vista Transit Center station to Escondido Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 235 bus and finally take the 901 bus from Broadway & 8th Av station to Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

180min$2.50
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 235
235
Bus - 901
901
Leaves from Vista Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Vista Transit Center
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Escondido
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Escondido Transit Center
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & Park Bl
    ID 99342
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & 8th Av
    ID 13315
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Iris Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    Ride to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    ID 60026
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Vista Transit Center to Imperial Beach by bus, light rail and train

To get from Vista Transit Center to Imperial Beach in San Diego, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the SPRINTER light rail from Vista Transit Center station to Oceanside Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the 901 bus from Front St & B St station to Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

176min$9.00
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Train - COASTER
Bus - 901
901
Leaves from Vista Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Vista Transit Center
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    San Diego
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    61 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Front St & B St
    ID 12012
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Iris Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    Ride to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    ID 60026
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Vista Transit Center to Imperial Beach

The distance between Vista Transit Center, San Diego and Imperial Beach, San Diego is approximately 64.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 180 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vista Transit Center to Imperial Beach by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Vista Transit Center

Vista Transit Center is located at Vista Transit Center, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is N Santa Fe Av & Orange St.

Bus stations close to Vista Transit Center:

  • N Santa Fe Av & Orange St
  • S Santa Fe Av & Broadway
  • Santa Fe Ave & Broadway

Public transit stations close to Imperial Beach, San Diego

Imperial Beach is located at Imperial Beach, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Iris Avenue Station.

Bus stations close to Imperial Beach:

  • Imperial Beach Bl & Florida St
  • 9th St & Elm Av
  • Imperial Beach Bl & 13th St

Cable Car stations close to Imperial Beach:

  • Iris Avenue Station
  • Palm Avenue Station
  • Palomar Street Station

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From Vista Transit Center to Imperial Beach by bus, light rail and train

To get from Vista Transit Center to Imperial Beach in San Diego, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the SPRINTER light rail from Vista Transit Center station to Oceanside Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the 901 bus from Front St & B St station to Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

176min$9.00
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Train - COASTER
Bus - 901
901
Leaves from Vista Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Vista Transit Center
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    San Diego
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    61 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Front St & B St
    ID 12012
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Iris Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    Ride to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    ID 60026
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Vista Transit Center to Imperial Beach?

    The fastest way takes 180 minutes, using Light Rail line SPRINTER, Bus line 235, Bus line 901.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Vista Transit Center to Imperial Beach?

    The alternative route takes 176 minutes, using Light Rail line SPRINTER, Train line COASTER, Bus line 901.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Vista Transit Center and Imperial Beach?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 180 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Vista Transit Center to Imperial Beach?

    The SPRINTER light rail line goes from Escondido station near Vista Transit Center in Vista to Escondido Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Escondido Transit Center station near Imperial Beach in San Diego.

  • How long does it take to travel from Vista Transit Center to Imperial Beach by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Vista Transit Center in Vista and Imperial Beach in San Diego by light rail and bus is about 180 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Vista Transit Center to get to Imperial Beach?

    Get on the SPRINTER light rail from the Escondido station near Vista Transit Center in Vista.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Vista Transit Center and Imperial Beach?

    Get off the light rail at the Escondido Transit Center stop, which is closest to Imperial Beach in San Diego.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Vista Transit Center to Imperial Beach?

    The ride from Vista Transit Center to Imperial Beach costs $2.50.

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