There are 5 ways to get from Northridge to Vista by train, bus, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, line 303 bus
best- Take the train from Northridge to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
4h 20m$38–78Line 240 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Reseda / Parthenia to Universal / Studio City Stationbus 240
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
6h 43m$21–39Bus, line 303 bus
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus Lax Linq
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
5h 29m$56–105Drive 115.6 mi
- Drive from Northridge to Vistacar 115.6 mi
2h 7m$22–31Train
- Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 27m$38–77
Northridge to Vista by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northridge to Vista is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 7m.
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 Lindley / Parthenia and arriving at Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Northridge to Vista. However, there are services departing from Northridge and arriving at Vista Transit Center via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Northridge and Vista is 125 miles. The road distance is 116.3 miles.
The best way to get from Northridge to Vista without a car is to train and line 303 bus which takes 4h 20m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Northridge to Vista, including transfers.
Northridge to Vista bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, depart from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup station.
Northridge to Vista train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Northridge station.
The best way to get from Northridge to Vista is to bus and line 303 bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Northridge, CA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lindley / Parthenia to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Woodley / Saticoy, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Northridge to Vista Transit Center via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 4h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Northridge to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Northridge to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- 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
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
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Reseda / Parthenia to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Northridge to Vista bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, arrive at 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA station.
Northridge to Vista train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union 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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