There are 3 ways to get from Vista to Riverside by train, bus, 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 305 bus, bus, line 22 bus
- Take the bus from Santa Fe Ave & Broadway to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6bus 305
- Take the bus from Escondido to Perrisbus
- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus 22
4h 57m$30–50
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 Santa Fe Ave & Broadway and arriving at Vine St. Mobility Hub via Escondido, Fourth + G Street and Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
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 Santa Fe Ave & Broadway 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 305 bus and bus and line 22 bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 57m.
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 Santa Fe Ave & Broadway to Vine St. Mobility Hub via Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, Escondido, Perris, Fourth + G Street, and Perris Transit Center in around 4h 57m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- apeatwatson@nctd.org
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Santa Fe Ave & Broadway to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Vista to Riverside bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 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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