There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to Vista by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Tustin to OceansideOC Line / ...
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Vista Transit CenterSprinter
1h 42m$11–19Train, line 303 bus
- Take the train from Irvine to OceansidePacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5303 / ...
3h 12m$12–27Drive 55.2 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Vista55.2 mi
57 min$11–15
Irvine to Vista by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Vista is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Vista is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Vista. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Vista Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Irvine and Vista is 57 miles. The road distance is 55.5 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Vista without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 42m and costs $11 - $19.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Irvine to Vista, including transfers.
Irvine to Vista train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
Irvine to Vista train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Vista is 55 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Irvine to Vista.
There are 1088+ hotels available in Vista.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Irvine to Vista. However, you can take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center, then take the vehicle to Vista Transit Center. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alton-Paseo Westpark to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Irvine Station-Dock 5, Irvine, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 3h 12m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–12
Train from Irvine to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
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
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Irvine to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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