What is the cheapest way to get from Vista to Tucson?

The cheapest way to get from Vista to Tucson is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 6h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vista to Tucson?

The fastest way to get from Vista to Tucson is to train and fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $150 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Vista and Tucson?

No, there is no direct bus from Vista to Tucson. However, there are services departing from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto and arriving at Tucson via Oceanside and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Vista and Tucson?

No, there is no direct train from Vista to Tucson station. However, there are services departing from Vista Transit Center and arriving at Tucson Amtrak Station via Oceanside and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.

How far is it from Vista to Tucson?

The distance between Vista and Tucson is 431 miles. The road distance is 431.1 miles.

How do I travel from Vista to Tucson without a car?

The best way to get from Vista to Tucson without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 14h 13m and costs $70 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Vista to Tucson?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Vista to Tucson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vista to Tucson bus from?

Vista to Tucson bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Oceanside station.

Where do I catch the Vista to Tucson train from?

Vista to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Train, bus or fly from Vista to Tucson?

The best way to get from Vista to Tucson is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 14h 13m and costs $70 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $160 and takes 15h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $800 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Vista to Tucson bus arrive?

Vista to Tucson bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Vista and Tucson?

Tucson is 1h ahead of Vista. It is currently 7:48 AM in Vista and 8:48 AM in Tucson.

Where does the Vista to Tucson train arrive?

Vista to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Vista to Tucson?

Yes, the driving distance between Vista to Tucson is 431 miles. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Vista to Tucson.

Where can I stay near Tucson?

There are 620+ hotels available in Tucson.

Vista to Tucson - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 10 ways to get from Vista to Tucson by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Tucson
best
1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane SAN - TUS
5h 53m
$158–976
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
15h 4m
$68–156
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tucsonbus FlixBus 2054
14h 13m
$74–185
Drive 428.6 mi
1. Drive from Vista to Tucsoncar 428.6 mi
6h 56m
$79–113
Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Tucson
1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Tucson (TUS)plane CLD - TUS
7h 19m
$114–762
Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Tucson
1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane LAX - TUS
6h 38m
$138–692
Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Phoenix, shuttle
1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane CLD - PHX
2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle
6h 42m
$198–546
Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle
1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle
7h 23m
$752–1,260
Line 302 bus, train, line 43 bus, line 76 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Tucson
1. Take the bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9bus
2. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus
4. Take the bus from Macarthur-Harbor to Airport-Arrival Terminalbus
5. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tucson (TUS)plane SNA - TUS
9h 4m
$126–732
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminalbus Los Angeles
2. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Tucsonbus Cbx
20h 32m
$104–180

Vista to Tucson by bus

7Weekly Buses

14h 13mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 428.2 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

You can take a bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Tucson via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9, Oceanside, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 14h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vista Transit Center to Tucson Amtrak Station via Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, and Los Angeles in around 15h 4m.

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