There are 6 ways to get from Denver to Vista by plane, bus, shuttle, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane DEN - CLD
4h 25m$114–445Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US1200
- Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWYLas Vegas
24h 1m$193–333Bus, train
- Take the bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Centerbus
- Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain
29h 41m$354–709Drive 1,044.6 mi
- Drive from Denver to Vistacar 1,044.6 mi
16h 22m$191–276Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane DEN - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain
7h 18m$125–596Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus
25h 6m$176–338
Denver to Vista by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Denver to Vista is to bus which costs $170 - $340 and takes 25h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Denver to Vista is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $110 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to Vista. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Santa Ana Bus Stop and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 6m.
The distance between Denver and Vista is 876 miles. The road distance is 1050.7 miles.
The best way to get from Denver to Vista without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 24h 1m and costs $190 - $340.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Denver to Vista, including transfers.
Denver to Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
The best way to get from Denver to Vista is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $110 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $340 and takes 25h 6m.
Denver to Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Las Vegas Bus Terminal station.
Vista is 1h behind Denver. It is currently 1:49 PM in Denver and 12:49 PM in Vista.
What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Vista, CA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 25h 6m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Denver to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Denver to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Denver to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Denver to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Denver to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Denver to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Denver to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Shuttle from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Vista is 1051 miles. It takes approximately 16h 22m to drive from Denver to Vista.
There are 949+ hotels available in Vista.

















