There are 3 ways to get from Vista to Fullerton by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Vista Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 31m$12–30Line 302 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9bus 302
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 28mDrive 69.4 mi
- Drive from Vista to Fullertoncar 69.4 mi
1h 15m$13–19
Vista to Fullerton by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vista to Fullerton is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Vista to Fullerton is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Vista to Fullerton station. However, there are services departing from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Vista to Fullerton station. However, there are services departing from Vista Transit Center and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Vista and Fullerton is 71 miles. The road distance is 69.8 miles.
The best way to get from Vista to Fullerton without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 31m and costs $12 - $30.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Vista to Fullerton, including transfers.
Vista to Fullerton bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto station.
Vista to Fullerton train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Transit Center station.
Vista to Fullerton bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9 station.
What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Fullerton, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Fullerton Amtrak Station via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9 and Oceanside in around 3h 28m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Vista Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–15
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Vista to Fullerton train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vista to Fullerton is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Vista to Fullerton.
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