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How to get fromPortland to Vistaby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or tram

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There are 10 ways to get from Portland to Vista by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or tram

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PDX - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    7h 4m
    $138–314

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, bus, train, tram

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane PDX - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train
    4. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Vista Transit Centertram tram
    9h 29m
    $69–310

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    28h 52m
    $176–281

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    34h 53m
    $352–892

  5. Drive  1,054.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Vistacar car 1,054.6 mi
    17h 47m
    $193–278

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PDX - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    7h 17m
    $160–315

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PDX - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 37m
    $149–468

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PDX - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 8m
    $244–520

  9. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PDX - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    10h 23m
    $168–474

  10. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PDX - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    10h 21m
    $207–499

Portland to Vista by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration28h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,000.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Vista, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 28h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 34h 53m.

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