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How to get fromMonterey to Vistaby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, shuttle, bus or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Monterey to Vista by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, shuttle, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train train
    5h 40m
    $82–507

  2. Drive 410.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Vistacar car 410.4 mi
    7h 8m
    $75–109

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    15h 2m
    $107–169

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    15h 13m

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train train
    7h 1m
    $153–726

  6. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    6h 11m
    $80–325

  7. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    4. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train train
    8h 47m
    $157–690

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train
    15h 21m

Monterey to Vista by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 15h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 15h 13m.

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