There are 4 ways to get from Covina to Vista by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Covina to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 25m$54–92Drive 87.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Covina to Vistacar 87.3 mi
1h 35m$15–22Line 70 bus, bus, line 303 bus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 70
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
6h 15m$20–36Train, line 303 bus
- Take the train from Covina to San Bernardino Depottrain
- Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to Oceansidetrain
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
5h 45m$17–26
Covina to Vista by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Covina to Vista is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Covina to Vista is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Covina to Vista. However, there are services departing from Badillo St and Citrus Ave and arriving at Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via El Monte Station - Lower Level, Los Angeles Downtown and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Covina to Vista. However, there are services departing from Covina and arriving at Vista Transit Center via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Covina and Vista is 119 miles. The road distance is 87.8 miles.
The best way to get from Covina to Vista without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $50 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Covina to Vista, including transfers.
Covina to Vista bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from El Monte Station - Lower Level.
Covina to Vista train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Covina station.
The best way to get from Covina to Vista is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $50 - $95. Alternatively, you can line 70 bus and bus and line 303 bus, which costs $19 - $40 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Covina, CA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Covina to Vista Transit Center via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Badillo St and Citrus Ave to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via El Monte Station Lower Level, El Monte Station - Lower Level, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Covina to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Covina to San Bernardino Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino Depot to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
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Booking & Getting There
Covina to Vista bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.
Covina to Vista train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Covina to Vista is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Covina to Vista.
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