Van Nuys to Vista Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Van Nuys and Vista takes 4h 30m 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 30m
Duration: 114 mi
Distance: $74
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best

Take the train from Van Nuys to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner

3h 39m

$60–96

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 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

11:07 AM → 2:56 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
3:06 PM → 6:56 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
5:13 PM → 8:56 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:09 PM → 4:26 AM
Arrives next day
7h 17m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

9:09 AM → 12:56 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 2:56 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
3:06 PM → 6:56 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
5:13 PM → 8:56 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

9:09 AM → 12:56 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 2:56 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
3:06 PM → 6:56 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
5:13 PM → 8:56 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

9:09 AM → 12:56 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 2:56 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
3:06 PM → 6:56 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
5:13 PM → 8:56 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

9:09 AM → 12:56 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 2:56 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
3:06 PM → 6:56 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
5:13 PM → 8:56 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:09 AM → 12:56 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 2:56 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
3:06 PM → 6:56 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
5:13 PM → 8:56 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:09 AM → 12:56 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 2:56 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
3:06 PM → 6:56 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
5:13 PM → 8:56 PM
3h 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.

Find Transport to Vista

Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

Van Nuys to Vista train times

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

11:07 AM → 2:56 PM

3:06 PM → 6:56 PM

5:13 PM → 8:56 PM

9:09 PM → 4:26 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

9:09 AM → 12:56 PM

11:07 AM → 2:56 PM

3:06 PM → 6:56 PM

5:13 PM → 8:56 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

9:09 AM → 12:56 PM

11:07 AM → 2:56 PM

3:06 PM → 6:56 PM

5:13 PM → 8:56 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

9:09 AM → 12:56 PM

11:07 AM → 2:56 PM

3:06 PM → 6:56 PM

5:13 PM → 8:56 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

9:09 AM → 12:56 PM

11:07 AM → 2:56 PM

3:06 PM → 6:56 PM

5:13 PM → 8:56 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:09 AM → 12:56 PM

11:07 AM → 2:56 PM

3:06 PM → 6:56 PM

5:13 PM → 8:56 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:09 AM → 12:56 PM

11:07 AM → 2:56 PM

3:06 PM → 6:56 PM

5:13 PM → 8:56 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Van Nuys to Oceanside

Train trips from Van Nuys

Train trips to Vista

Alternative transport options

9:09 PM → 4:26 AM
Arrives next day