There are 7 ways to get from Vista to Phoenix by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly
best- Take the tram from Vista Transit Center to Palomar College Stationtram
- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane CLD - PHX
4h 13m$50–312Bus via Tierrasanta (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
10h 51m$56–115Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain
- Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Baseline/Central Avetaxi
13h 2m$212–404Drive 341.7 mi
- Drive from Vista to Phoenixcar 341.7 mi
5h 56m$63–91Train to San Diego International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
4h 58m$82–270Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly
- Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SNA - PHX
7h 54m$76–573Bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminalbus Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Phoenixbus Cbx
15h 59m$80–118
Vista to Phoenix by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vista to Phoenix is to bus via Tierrasanta which costs $55 - $120 and takes 10h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Vista to Phoenix is to tram and fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $45 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Vista to Phoenix station. However, there are services departing from Santa Fe Ave & Broadway and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via Escondido Transit Center, Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
The distance between Vista and Phoenix is 322 miles. The road distance is 343.7 miles.
The best way to get from Vista to Phoenix without a car is to bus via Tierrasanta which takes 10h 51m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Vista to Phoenix, including transfers.
Vista to Phoenix bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Vista to Phoenix bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vista to Phoenix is 344 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Vista to Phoenix.
There are 2815+ hotels available in Phoenix.
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 $50–100 and the journey takes 7h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- apeatwatson@nctd.org
- Website
- North County Transit District
Tram from Vista Transit Center to Palomar College Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
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