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Trip Overview

The average train between Van Nuys and Vista takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Van Nuys to Vista. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 29m
Duration
114 mi
Distance
$74
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Van Nuys to Vista train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Van Nuys and Vista. The earliest departure is at 9:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Van Nuys is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Vista at 4:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Oceanside and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakNorth County Transit3h 43m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakNorth County Transit7h 17m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakNorth County Transit3h 47m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNorth County Transit3h 49m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNorth County Transit3h 50m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNorth County Transit3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakNorth County Transit3h 47m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNorth County Transit3h 49m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNorth County Transit3h 50m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNorth County Transit3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakNorth County Transit3h 47m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNorth County Transit3h 49m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNorth County Transit3h 50m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNorth County Transit3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakNorth County Transit3h 47m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNorth County Transit3h 49m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNorth County Transit3h 50m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNorth County Transit3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakNorth County Transit3h 47m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNorth County Transit3h 49m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNorth County Transit3h 50m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNorth County Transit3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakNorth County Transit3h 47m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNorth County Transit3h 49m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNorth County Transit3h 50m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNorth County Transit3h 43m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Van Nuys to Vista? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Van Nuys to Vista.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 114.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Oceanside every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 2h 54m.

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