How to get from San Diego State University to Vista by bus, cable car and light rail?

San Diego State University to Vista - Cable Car Schedule

The GREEN cable car from San Diego State University to Vista runs from 4:59 AM to 12:14 AM, with departures every 15-30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 57 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From San Diego State University to Vista by bus, cable car and light rail

To get from San Diego State University to Vista in San Diego, you’ll need to take one cable car line, one bus line and one light rail line: take the GREEN cable car from Sdsu Station station to Old Town Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0831 bus 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 57 min. The bus, cable car and light rail schedule from San Diego State University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, cable car and light rail schedule to Vista on the Moovit app.

117min
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - GREYHOUND US0831
GREYHOUND US0831
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Walk to Vista
Leaves from Sdsu Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Sdsu Station
    ID 75062
    0.63 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    12th & Imperial
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75043
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
    ID SDO6
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0831GREYHOUND US0831
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0831
    Sacramento Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oceanside Transportation Center
    ID OSC6
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    250 yd • 2 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 State University to Vista

The distance between San Diego State University, San Diego and Vista, San Diego is approximately 51.53 mi, which can typically be traveled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Diego State University to Vista by bus, cable car and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Cable Car And Light Rail schedule from San Diego State University to Vista

To check the bus, cable car and light rail schedule from San Diego State University to Vista using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Diego State University) and destination (Vista), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, cable car and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, cable car 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, cable car and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Cable Car line GREEN, Bus line GREYHOUND US0831, Light Rail line SPRINTER.

  • Is there a direct cable car between San Diego State University and Vista in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take one cable car line, one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from San Diego State University to Vista in San Diego?

    The GREEN cable car line goes from Sdsu Station near San Diego State University to Old Town Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Old Town Station near Vista in San Diego.

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

    The total travel time between San Diego State University and Vista in San Diego by cable car, bus and light rail is about 1 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near San Diego State University to get to Vista in San Diego?

    Get on the GREEN cable car from the Sdsu Station near San Diego State University in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when traveling between San Diego State University and Vista in San Diego?

    Get off the cable car at the Old Town Station, which is closest to Vista in San Diego.

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