There are 3 ways to get from Vista to Riverside by train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
3h 30m$14–24Drive 64.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Vista to Riversidecar 64.1 mi
1h 11m$12–17Line 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 Anaheimbus
- Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 200
5h 18m$16–38
Vista to Riverside by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vista to Riverside is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Vista to Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Vista to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto and arriving at Magnolia + Sunnyside via Oceanside, Artic - Dock 6, Village of Orange Zone 5 and Galleria @ Tyler EB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Vista to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Vista Transit Center and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Vista and Riverside is 100 miles. The road distance is 64.5 miles.
The best way to get from Vista to Riverside without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $14 - $24.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Vista to Riverside, including transfers.
Vista to Riverside bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto station.
Vista to Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Vista to Riverside is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $14 - $24. Alternatively, you can line 302 bus and bus, which costs $15 - $40 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtown 4 times a week. Tickets cost $12–17 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Magnolia + Sunnyside via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9, Oceanside, Anaheim, Artic - Dock 6, Tustin-East Village Way, Village of Orange Zone 5, and Galleria @ Tyler EB in around 5h 18m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Oceanside to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oceanside to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Oceanside to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EB
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
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More Questions & Answers
Vista to Riverside bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9 station.
Vista to Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Riverside - Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vista to Riverside is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Vista to Riverside.
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