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How to get fromVista to Phoenixby tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Vista to Phoenix by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Tram to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to Phoenix

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    1. Take the tram from Vista Transit Center to Palomar College Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane CLD - PHX
    4h 18m
    $50–322
  2. Bus via Tierrasanta (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    10h 57m
    $72–115
  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Baseline/Central Avetaxi taxi
    13h 2m
    $344–524
  4. Drive  341.7 mi

    1. Drive from Vista to Phoenixcar car 341.7 mi
    5h 56m
    $57–82
  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Phoenix

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SAN - PHX
    5h
    $92–212
  6. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Phoenix

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SNA - PHX
    5h 50m
    $64–502
  7. Tram, train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt, line 44 bus

    1. Take the tram from Vista Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt (SCF)plane plane SNA - SCF
    4. Take the bus from 44th St & Colter St to 44th St PHX Sky Train Stationbus bus
    5h 49m
    $62–326
  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Escondido to Cbxbus bus Lxus 2121
    2. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Phoenixbus bus Cbx
    14h 35m
    $94–142

Vista to Phoenix by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–100 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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