There are 3 ways to get from Lancaster to Vista by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 303 bus
best- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
6h 17m$40–80Drive 144.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lancaster to Vistacar 144.6 mi
2h 44m$27–39Train, bus
- Take the train from Lancaster to Glendaletrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
7h 37m$28–50
Lancaster to Vista by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Vista is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Vista is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $26 - $40.
The distance between Lancaster and Vista is 178 miles. The road distance is 145.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Vista without a car is to train and line 303 bus which takes 6h 17m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Lancaster to Vista, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Vista is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Lancaster to Vista.
There are 981+ hotels available in Vista.
What companies run services between Lancaster, CA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Lancaster to Vista. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, then take the line 303 bus to Vista Transit Center Stall 5. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lancaster to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Glendale, Glendale Bus Stop, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 7h 37m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to Glendale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Glendale Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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