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 992 bus from Broadway & 4th Av station to Broadway & Kettner Bl 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 49 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

109min$9.00
Bus - 992
992
Train - COASTER
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Walk to Vista
Leaves from Broadway & 4th Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Diego
  • 2
    Bus - 992992
    Wait for bus
    992
    Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & Kettner Bl
    ID 10833
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    80 yd • 1 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
    Ride to light rail station
    Vista Transit Center
    ID 1
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Vista
    Walk to
    Vista
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Diego to Vista by bus, light rail and train via 215, 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 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 55 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

115min$9.00
Bus - 215
215
Train - COASTER
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Walk to Vista
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
    Ride to light rail station
    Vista Transit Center
    ID 1
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Vista
    Walk to
    Vista
    30 yd • 1 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 50.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 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.

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Alternative route from San Diego to Vista by bus, light rail and train via 215, 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 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 55 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

115min$9.00
Bus - 215
215
Train - COASTER
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Walk to Vista
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
    Ride to light rail station
    Vista Transit Center
    ID 1
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Vista
    Walk to
    Vista
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 992, Train line COASTER, Light Rail line SPRINTER.

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

    The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 215, Train line COASTER, Light Rail 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 49 min.

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

    The 992 bus line goes from Airport station near San Diego to Broadway & Kettner Bl station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Broadway & Kettner Bl 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 49 min.

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

    Get on the 992 bus from the Airport 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 Broadway & Kettner Bl 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 $9.00.

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