San Francisco to Vista: Road Trip Guide & Distance

429.7 miles 691.5 km · straight line
473.9 miles actual route 762.6 km · driving distance
8h 54min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
136° SE bearing direction

How far is San Francisco from Vista?

The distance from San Francisco to Vista is 429.7 miles (691.5 km) as the crow flies. Vista is located SE of San Francisco. By car, the driving distance is approximately 473.9 miles, taking about 8h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for San Francisco and Vista. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from San Francisco to Vista

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 54min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 41min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~8h 27min $57–$166* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Francisco & Vista

Quick Facts

San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
Vista
33.20°N, 117.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
100m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 143 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM