There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to Vista by plane, bus, 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 from Phoenix
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane PHX - CLD
2h 29m$69–335Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Bernardinobus FlixBus 2054
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
10h 14m$58–97Drive 341.8 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Vistacar 341.8 mi
5h 57m$63–91Fly from Scottsdale Airport
- Fly from Scottsdale Airport (SCF) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane SCF - CLD
3h 16m$73–339Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
10h 41m$68–135Bus via Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
- Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235 / ...
19h 9m$98–157
Phoenix to Vista by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Vista is to bus and train which costs $55 - $100 and takes 10h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Vista is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $65 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Vista. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
The distance between Phoenix and Vista is 318 miles. The road distance is 343.8 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Vista without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 14m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Phoenix to Vista, including transfers.
Phoenix to Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Vista is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $65 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 10h 41m.
Phoenix to Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Vista is 344 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Phoenix to Vista.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Vista, CA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 10h 41m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Scottsdale Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Scottsdale Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- hello@laxlinq.com
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
Bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Santa Fe Depot to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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