There are 4 ways to get from Northridge to Vista by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Northridge to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 53m$63–100Line 240 bus, train, line 303 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Reseda / Parthenia to Universal / Studio City Stationbus 240
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
5h 56m$18–26Bus, line 303 bus
- Take the bus from Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd to Flower St & Olympic Blvdbus 419
- 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 / ...
5h 52m$21–35Drive 115.6 mi
- Drive from Northridge to Vistacar 115.6 mi
2h 7m$22–31
Northridge to Vista by train and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Northridge to Vista is to line 240 bus and train and line 303 bus which costs $17 - $26 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Northridge to Vista is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Northridge to Vista. However, there are services departing from Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd and arriving at Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Olympic / Flower, Los Angeles Downtown and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Northridge to Vista. However, there are services departing from Northridge and arriving at Vista Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Northridge and Vista is 121 miles. The road distance is 116.3 miles.
The best way to get from Northridge to Vista without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Northridge to Vista, including transfers.
Northridge to Vista bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd station.
Northridge to Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Northridge station.
The best way to get from Northridge to Vista is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $60 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 303 bus, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Northridge, CA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Northridge to Oceanside twice daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Olympic / Flower, Vignes / Cesar E Chavez, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 5h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Northridge to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- Ladot
Bus from Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd to Flower St & Olympic Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Ladot
- Adult
- $3–4
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- 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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Reseda / Parthenia to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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Booking & Getting There
Northridge to Vista bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & Olympic Blvd station.
Northridge to Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northridge to Vista is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Northridge to Vista.
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