There are 5 ways to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Vista by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 1m$39–79Drive 79.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Vistacar 79.3 mi
1h 24m$15–21Bus, line 303 bus
- Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to Cal State LA Wbus 707 / ...
- 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 / ...
6h 55m$22–42Train, line 303 bus
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
6h 27m$19–27Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ontario Convention Center to Santa Anabus El Paso
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 15m$34–50
Rancho Cucamonga to Vista by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Vista is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Vista is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Cucamonga to Vista. However, there are services departing from Foothill @ Archibald and arriving at Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Montclair Transit Center, Cal State La Transit Center, Los Angeles Downtown and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Rancho Cucamonga to Vista. However, there are services departing from Rancho Cucamonga and arriving at Vista Transit Center via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Rancho Cucamonga and Vista is 138 miles. The road distance is 79.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Vista without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Vista, including transfers.
Rancho Cucamonga to Vista bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Montclair Transit Center station.
Rancho Cucamonga to Vista train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Rancho Cucamonga station.
The best way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Vista is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 303 bus, which costs $22 - $45 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Rancho Cucamonga to Vista Transit Center via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Foothill @ Archibald to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Montclair Transit Center, Cal State LA W, Cal State La Transit Center, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 6h 55m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- 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
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Montclair Transit Center to Cal State LA W
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Ontario Convention Center to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rancho Cucamonga to Vista bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Cal State LA W station.
Rancho Cucamonga to Vista train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Cucamonga to Vista is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Vista.
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