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

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There are 11 ways to get from Seattle to Vista by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

    best
    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 to Oceansidetrain train
    7h 24m
    $159–430

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SEA - LGB
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 55m
    $84–380

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    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
    32h 47m
    $234–353

  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
    38h 53m
    $804–1,243

  5. Drive  1,227.2 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Vistacar car 1,227.2 mi
    20h 46m
    $210–303

  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 to Oceansidetrain train
    7h 45m
    $183–825

  7. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    8h 50m
    $187–378

  8. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SEA - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 56m
    $149–438

  9. 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 26m
    $131–475

  10. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SEA - 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 36m

  11. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SEA - 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 50m
    $105–449

Seattle to Vista by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration32h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$234Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,121.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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 32h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Vista Transit Center via Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 38h 53m.

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