Vista to Downey Trains

Vista to Downey trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Vista and Downey takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Vista to Downey. 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 20m
Duration: 113 mi
Distance: $66
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner

4h 18m

$52–86

Vista to Downey train times

Trains run hourly between Vista and Downey. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vista is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Downey at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Oceanside Transit Center and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:00 PM → 9:08 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
7:00 PM → 11:08 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
8:00 PM → 12:08 AM
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4h 8m • 3 changes
9:00 PM → 4:00 AM
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7h • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 52m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 10:57 AM
3h 57m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 2m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 1:59 PM
3h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 52m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 10:57 AM
3h 57m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 2m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 1:59 PM
3h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 52m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 10:57 AM
3h 57m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 2m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 1:59 PM
3h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 52m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 10:57 AM
3h 57m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 2m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 1:59 PM
3h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 52m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 10:57 AM
3h 57m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 2m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 1:59 PM
3h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 52m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 10:57 AM
3h 57m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 2m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 1:59 PM
3h 59m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Vista to Downey? 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.

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Train (Amtrak)

Vista to Downey train times

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:00 PM → 9:08 PM

7:00 PM → 11:08 PM

8:00 PM → 12:08 AMArrives next day

9:00 PM → 4:00 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:52 AM

7:00 AM → 10:57 AM

8:00 AM → 12:02 PM

10:00 AM → 1:59 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:52 AM

7:00 AM → 10:57 AM

8:00 AM → 12:02 PM

10:00 AM → 1:59 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:52 AM

7:00 AM → 10:57 AM

8:00 AM → 12:02 PM

10:00 AM → 1:59 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:52 AM

7:00 AM → 10:57 AM

8:00 AM → 12:02 PM

10:00 AM → 1:59 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:52 AM

7:00 AM → 10:57 AM

8:00 AM → 12:02 PM

10:00 AM → 1:59 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:52 AM

7:00 AM → 10:57 AM

8:00 AM → 12:02 PM

10:00 AM → 1:59 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Downey, CA, USA?

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8:00 PM → 12:08 AM
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9:00 PM → 4:00 AM
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