There are 4 ways to get from Vista to Irvine by tram, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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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 Tustintrain OC Line / ...
2h 28m$12–20Drive 57.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Vista to Irvinecar 57.7 mi
1h$11–16Line 302 bus, train, line 86 bus
- Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 4 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9bus 302 / ...
- Take the train from Oceanside to Irvinetrain
- Take the bus from Irvine Station-Dock 5 to Alton-Paseo Westparkbus 86
3h 49m$12–27Line 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 Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 55m
Vista to Irvine by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vista to Irvine is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Vista to Irvine is to drive which takes 1h and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Vista to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto and arriving at Alton-Meadowbrook via Oceanside and Irvine Station-Dock 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Vista to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Vista Transit Center and arriving at Tustin via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Vista and Irvine is 57 miles. The road distance is 58 miles.
The best way to get from Vista to Irvine without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 28m and costs $11 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Vista to Irvine, including transfers.
Vista to Irvine bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto station.
Vista to Irvine train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Transit Center station.
Vista to Irvine bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9 station.
What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Alton-Meadowbrook via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9, Oceanside, Irvine, and Irvine Station-Dock 5 in around 3h 55m.
- 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
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 4 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Irvine Station-Dock 5 to Alton-Paseo Westpark
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Oceanside to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Vista to Irvine train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vista to Irvine is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Vista to Irvine.
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