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 2 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and light rail schedule from Vista Transit Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Imperial Beach on the Moovit app.

179min$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

To get from Vista Transit Center to Imperial Beach in San Diego, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 305 bus 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 3 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and light rail schedule from Vista Transit Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Imperial Beach on the Moovit app.

203min$2.50
Bus - 305
305
Bus - 235
235
Bus - 901
901
Leaves from Vista Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Vista Transit Center
  • 2
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    Escondido
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    54 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
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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 179 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.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Vista Transit Center to Imperial Beach

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Vista Transit Center to Imperial Beach using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Vista Transit Center) and destination (Imperial Beach), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

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From Vista Transit Center to Imperial Beach by bus

To get from Vista Transit Center to Imperial Beach in San Diego, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 305 bus 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 3 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and light rail schedule from Vista Transit Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Imperial Beach on the Moovit app.

203min$2.50
Bus - 305
305
Bus - 235
235
Bus - 901
901
Leaves from Vista Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Vista Transit Center
  • 2
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    Escondido
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    54 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 179 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 203 minutes, using Bus line 305, Bus line 235, 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 2 hr 59 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 2 hr 59 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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