What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Vista?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Vista is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Vista?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Vista is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Vista?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to Vista. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Downtown and arriving at Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Los Angeles and Vista?

No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles to Vista. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Vista Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Vista?

The distance between Los Angeles and Vista is 96 miles. The road distance is 92.5 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Vista without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Vista without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $45 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Vista?

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Los Angeles to Vista, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Vista bus from?

Los Angeles to Vista bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Vista train from?

Los Angeles to Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Los Angeles to Vista?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Vista is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 303 bus, which costs $17 - $28 and takes 3h 17m.

Where does the Los Angeles to Vista bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Vista bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.

Where does the Los Angeles to Vista train arrive?

Los Angeles to Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Vista?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Vista is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Los Angeles to Vista.

Where can I stay near Vista?

There are 1017+ hotels available in Vista.

Los Angeles to Vista - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 303 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Vista by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 42m
$49–80
Drive 91.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Vistacar 91.9 mi
1h 37m
$17–25
Bus, line 303 bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus FlixBus 2017
2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
3h 17m
$18–28
Bus, line 303 bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oceansidebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
3h 27m

Los Angeles to Vista by train and tram (Amtrak)

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2h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 95.6 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Oceanside hourly. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Oceanside Transportation Center and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 3h 17m.

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