There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to Vista by plane, bus, train, 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.
Fly from Phoenix
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane PHX - CLD
2h 29m$74–345Bus, train via San Bernardino
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
10h 14m$58–96Drive 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$78–339Bus, train
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train Coaster
10h 22m$59–118Bus
- 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 via San Bernardino 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 $70 - $350.
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 via San Bernardino which takes 10h 14m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Phoenix to Vista, including transfers.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Vista is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $70 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 19h 9m.
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Vista is 344 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Phoenix to Vista.
There are 1003+ hotels available in 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 vehicle from Downtown Phx Hub/Jefferson St to S Santa Fe Av & Broadway via 24th St/Jefferson, Phoenix, Cross Border Express, San Diego, Cross Border Xpress, Santa Fe Depot, Escondido Transit Center, and Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 in around 19h 9m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Scottsdale Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
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
- +1 760-966-6500
- apeatwatson@nctd.org
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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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
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.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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