There are 5 ways to get from Encinitas to Vista by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Encinitas Station to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train Coaster
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Vista Transit Centertram Sprinter
1h 2m$4–14Line 304 bus, line 305 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 5 to Palomar College Transit Center Stall 1bus 304 / ...
- Take the bus from Palomar College Transit Center Stall 2 to S Santa Fe Av & Broadwaybus 305
1h 23m$2–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Encinitas to Vistataxi 15.5 mi
23 min$50–65Drive 15.5 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Vistacar 15.5 mi
23 min$3–5Line 101 bus, line 303 bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
2h 6m$2–5
Encinitas to Vista by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Vista is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Vista is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Vista. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 5 and arriving at S Santa Fe Av & Broadway via Palomar College Transit Center Stall 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Vista. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Vista Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Encinitas and Vista is 21 miles. The road distance is 15.5 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Vista without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 2m and costs $4 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Encinitas to Vista, including transfers.
Encinitas to Vista bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station Stall 5.
Encinitas to Vista train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station.
Encinitas to Vista bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Palomar College Transit Center Stall 1 station.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 5 to S Santa Fe Av & Broadway via Palomar College Transit Center Stall 2 in around 1h 23m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Encinitas Station to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Vista Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Encinitas Station Stall 5 to Palomar College Transit Center Stall 1
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Palomar College Transit Center Stall 2 to S Santa Fe Av & Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
Bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
Yellow Cab of North County
- Phone
- +1 760-444-4444
- Website
- driveu.com
Craig's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 760-722-2227
- Website
- craigscabs.com
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-722-7472
- Website
- coastal-cab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Encinitas to Vista train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Vista is 16 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Encinitas to Vista.
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