How to get from San Diego to Vista by bus, light rail and train?

From San Diego to Vista by bus, light rail and train

To get from San Diego to Vista in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 215 bus from Broadway & 4th Av station to India St & C St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the SPRINTER light rail from Oceanside Transit Center station to Vista Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

114min$0.00
Bus - 215
215
Train - COASTER
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Leaves from Broadway & 4th Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Diego
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    India St & C St
    ID 99791
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Escondido
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Vista Transit Center
    Ride to light rail station
    Vista Transit Center
    ID 1
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Diego to Vista by bus, light rail and train via 235, COASTER and SPRINTER

To get from San Diego to Vista in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 235 bus from Broadway & 4th Av station to India St & C St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the SPRINTER light rail from Oceanside Transit Center station to Vista Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

116min$0.00
Bus - 235
235
Train - COASTER
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Leaves from Broadway & 4th Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Diego
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    India St & C St
    ID 99791
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Escondido
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Vista Transit Center
    Ride to light rail station
    Vista Transit Center
    ID 1
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Diego to Vista

The distance between San Diego, San Diego and Vista, San Diego is approximately 51.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Diego to Vista by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to San Diego

San Diego is located at San Diego, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Broadway & 5th Av.

Bus stations close to San Diego:

  • Broadway & 5th Av
  • Broadway & 3rd Av
  • 4th Ave & C St

Cable Car stations close to San Diego:

  • Fifth Avenue Station
  • Courthouse Station
  • Civic Center Station

Public transit stations close to Vista, San Diego

Vista is located at Vista, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is S Santa Fe Av & Broadway.

Bus stations close to Vista:

  • S Santa Fe Av & Broadway
  • Santa Fe Ave & Broadway
  • N Santa Fe Av & Vista Village Dr

Related Routes

Alternative route from San Diego to Vista by bus, light rail and train via 235, COASTER and SPRINTER

To get from San Diego to Vista in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 235 bus from Broadway & 4th Av station to India St & C St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the SPRINTER light rail from Oceanside Transit Center station to Vista Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

116min$0.00
Bus - 235
235
Train - COASTER
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Leaves from Broadway & 4th Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Diego
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    India St & C St
    ID 99791
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Escondido
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Vista Transit Center
    Ride to light rail station
    Vista Transit Center
    ID 1
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Vista?

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 215, Bus line COASTER, Bus line SPRINTER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Diego to Vista?

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 235, Bus line COASTER, Bus line SPRINTER.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Vista in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Diego to Vista in San Diego?

    The 215 bus line goes from Downtown station near San Diego to India St & C St station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till India St & C St station near Vista in San Diego

  • How long does it take to travel from San Diego to Vista in San Diego by bus, train and light rail?

    The total travel time between San Diego and Vista in San Diego by bus, train and light rail is about 1 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Diego to get to Vista in San Diego?

    Get on the 215 bus from the Downtown stop near San Diego in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Diego and Vista in San Diego?

    Get off the bus at the India St & C St station, which is closest to Vista in San Diego.

  • How much is the total bus, train and light rail fare from San Diego to Vista?

    The ride from San Diego to Vista costs $0.00.

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