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.
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.

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No, there is no direct train from Van Nuys to Vista. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys station and arriving at Vista station via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Van Nuys to Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
Van Nuys to Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
The distance between Van Nuys and Vista is 156.5 km. The road distance is 184 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Oceanside every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 54m.