There are 8 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 to Phoenix
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 18m$50–322Bus via Tierrasanta (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
10h 57m$72–115Train, 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$344–524Drive 341.7 mi
- Drive from Vista to Phoenixcar 341.7 mi
5h 56m$57–82Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Phoenix
- 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
5h$92–212Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Phoenix
- Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SNA - PHX
5h 50m$64–502Tram, train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt, line 44 bus
- Take the tram from Vista Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram
- Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt (SCF)plane SNA - SCF
- Take the bus from 44th St & Colter St to 44th St PHX Sky Train Stationbus
5h 49m$62–326Bus
- Take the bus from Escondido to Cbxbus Lxus 2121
- Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Phoenixbus Cbx
14h 35m$94–142
Vista to Phoenix by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vista to Phoenix is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Vista to Phoenix is to tram and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $45 - $330.
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 57m.
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 57m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 18m 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.
Phoenix is 1h ahead of Vista. It is currently 6:59 PM in Vista and 7:59 PM in Phoenix.
Yes, the driving distance between Vista to Phoenix is 344 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Vista to 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 $65–100 and the journey takes 7h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–170
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- 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
Tram from Vista Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 26 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 Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro
Bus from 44th St & Colter St to 44th St PHX Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Escondido to Cbx
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $25–40
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
Bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
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