There are 4 ways to get from Laguna Niguel to Vista by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Vista Transit Centertram Sprinter
1h 27m$10–18Drive 42.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Laguna Niguel to Vistacar 42.4 mi
48 min$8–12Train, line 303 bus
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
1h 54m$10–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Laguna Niguel to Vistataxi 42.4 mi
48 min$130–160
Laguna Niguel to Vista by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laguna Niguel to Vista is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Laguna Niguel to Vista is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct train from Laguna Niguel station to Vista. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Vista Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Laguna Niguel and Vista is 39 miles. The road distance is 42.6 miles.
The best way to get from Laguna Niguel to Vista without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 27m and costs $9 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Laguna Niguel to Vista, including transfers.
Laguna Niguel to Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Laguna Niguel to Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laguna Niguel to Vista is 43 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Laguna Niguel to Vista.
There are 984+ hotels available in Vista.
What companies run services between Laguna Niguel, CA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Laguna Niguel to Vista. However, you can take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center, then take the vehicle to Vista Transit Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Oceanside and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 1h 54m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Vista Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
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
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
OCY Taxi
- Phone
- +1-949-444-2552
- Website
- ocridetoairports.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-714-999-9999
- Website
- yellowcab.com
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