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

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There are 9 ways to get from Seattle to Vista by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or tram

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SEA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train train
    7h 33m
    $130–670

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    7h 55m
    $108–408

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    31h 10m
    $154–438

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    39h 20m
    $190–766

  5. Drive 1,227.2 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Vistacar car 1,227.2 mi
    20h 45m
    $224–324

  6. Fly Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PAE - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train train
    7h 39m
    $141–740

  7. Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train, line 302 bus

    1. Take the tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SEA - SNA
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    5. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9 to W Vista Way & Melrose Plazabus bus
    10h 30m
    $112–528

  8. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 46m
    $120–480

  9. Fly Paine Field County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train, line 302 bus

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PAE - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9 to W Vista Way & Melrose Plazabus bus
    10h 35m
    $123–608

Seattle to Vista by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 31h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 39h 20m.

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