What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Vista?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Vista is to bus and train which costs $80 - $140 and takes 15h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Vista?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Vista is to train and bus and fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $100 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Vista?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Vista. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via San Francisco Bus Station and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 23m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Vista?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Vista is 502 miles. The road distance is 520.6 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Rosa to Vista without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Vista without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 57m and costs $80 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Vista?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Santa Rosa to Vista, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Vista bus from?

Santa Rosa to Vista bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Train or bus from Santa Rosa to Vista?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Vista is to train which takes 19h 29m and costs $190 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 16h 23m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Vista bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Vista bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Vista?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Vista is 521 miles. It takes approximately 8h 45m to drive from Santa Rosa to Vista.

Where can I stay near Vista?

There are 878+ hotels available in Vista.

Santa Rosa to Vista - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Vista by train, bus, plane, train (Amtrak), 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.

Train, bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART Larkspurtrain
2. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane SFO - CLD
5h 41m
$97–324
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain
15h 57m
$81–133
Train
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the train from Emeryville to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
19h 29m
$191–401
Drive 517.6 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Vistacar 517.6 mi
8h 45m
$95–137
Fly Sonoma County Airport to San Diego International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane STS - SAN
2. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain
6h 2m
$101–532
Train, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane OAK - CLD
5h 39m
$105–426
Fly Sonoma County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane STS - SNA
2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus
3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain
8h 52m
$92–478
Train, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
4. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain
8h 40m
$106–528
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
16h 23m
$92–179

Santa Rosa to Vista by bus and train

4Weekly Services

15h 57mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 499.3 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Santa Rosa, CA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?

You can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to Vista Transit Center via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, Emeryville, Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 19h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 16h 23m.

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