There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Vista by plane, bus, car, train, 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 Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane PHX - CLD
2h 40m$67–303Drive 341.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Phoenix to Vistacar 341.8 mi
5h 57m$59–85Bus via Indio
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Indiobus
- Take the bus from Indio to San Bernardinobus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus
9h 39m$82–133Fly Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Fly from Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt (SCF) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane SCF - CLD
4h 13m$81–367Fly Phoenix to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain
5h 24m$96–237Bus
- 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 42m$76–117Bus #2
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
- Take the bus from Cbx to Escondidobus Lxus 2101
17h 49m$104–157
Phoenix to Vista by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Vista is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Vista is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $65 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix to Vista. However, there are services departing from Phoenix and arriving at Escondido via Indio and San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
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 via Indio which takes 9h 39m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Phoenix to Vista, including transfers.
Phoenix to Vista bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Phoenix station.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Vista is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $65 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus via Indio, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 9h 39m.
Phoenix to Vista bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Indio station.
Vista is 1h behind Phoenix. It is currently 6:40 AM in Phoenix and 5:40 AM in Vista.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Vista, CA, USA?
American Airlines and Advanced Air, LLC fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix to Vista Transit Center via Indio, San Bernardino, Escondido, and Escondido Transit Center in around 9h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via El Centro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Phoenix to Indio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $55–80
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Phoenix to Indio
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $28–40
- Titanium
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Indio to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $28–40
Bus from San Bernardino to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $29–45
Bus from Cbx to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $25–40
- support@crossborderxpress.com
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
Bus from Indio to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
Bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Vista is 344 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Phoenix to Vista.
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