There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Vista by plane, bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)PHX - CLD
2h 33m$79–365Drive 341.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Phoenix to Vista341.8 mi
5h 55m$63–91Bus, train via Fontana
- Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit CenterEl Paso
- Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to OceansideIE-OC Line
9h 56m$88–118Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Phoenix to Maricopa Amtrak
- Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
11h 51m$155–247Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)PHX - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3
5h 16m$464–1,114Bus, train
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit CenterFlixBus 2054
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to OceansideIE-OC Line
10h 35m$65–127Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0851
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation CenterGreyhound US0831
10h 40m$68–181
Phoenix to Vista by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Vista is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Vista is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $75 - $370.
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 40m.
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 Fontana which takes 9h 56m and costs $85 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 33m 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 33m and costs $75 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $190 and takes 10h 40m.
Phoenix to Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Vista is 1h behind Phoenix. It is currently 1:05 PM in Phoenix and 12:05 PM 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) twice daily. 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 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino Depot to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $11–16
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $15–21
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–31
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- 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
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- 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 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Yellow Cab AZ
- Phone
- +1 480-888-8888
- Website
- yellowcabaz.com
VIP Taxi
- Phone
- +1 602-300-3000
- Website
- viptaxi.com
Downtown Taxi
- Phone
- +1 602-800-2417
- Website
- downtowntaxi0.godaddysites.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Vista is 344 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Phoenix to Vista.
There are 1076+ hotels available in Vista.
















