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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Vistaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Albuquerque to Vista by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane ABQ - CLD
    5h 31m
    $99–436
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train IE-OC Line
    20h
    $93–273
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oceansidebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    21h 30m
  4. Drive 755.7 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Vistacar car 755.7 mi
    13h 3m
    $138–200
  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ABQ - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train train
    6h 26m
    $104–615
  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ABQ - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    7h 1m
    $417–693

Albuquerque to Vista by train and bus

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration20hAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Vista, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Riverside - Downtown, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 20h.

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