There are 5 ways to get from Sherman Oaks to Vista by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus
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 Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 36m$51–86Train, line 303 bus via L.A. Union Station
cheapest- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
5h 9m$18–26Line 422 bus, bus, line 303 bus
- Take the bus from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd to Flower St & Olympic Blvdbus 422
- 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 38m$20–35Drive 107.4 mi
- Drive from Sherman Oaks to Vistacar 107.4 mi
1h 54m$19–28Train, line 303 bus
- Take the train from Van Nuys to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
5h 30m$59–97
Sherman Oaks to Vista by bus, subway, train, and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sherman Oaks to Vista is to train and line 303 bus via L.A. Union Station which costs $17 - $26 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Sherman Oaks to Vista is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Sherman Oaks to Vista. However, there are services departing from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys 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 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Sherman Oaks station to Vista. However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at Vista Transit Center via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Sherman Oaks and Vista is 115 miles. The road distance is 108 miles.
The best way to get from Sherman Oaks to Vista without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Sherman Oaks to Vista, including transfers.
Sherman Oaks to Vista bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd station.
Sherman Oaks to Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Sherman Oaks to Vista is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can line 422 bus and bus and line 303 bus, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Sherman Oaks, 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 101 Hwy & Van Nuys 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 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- 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 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd to Flower St & Olympic Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Ladot
- Adult
- $2–4
- 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
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
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Booking & Getting There
Sherman Oaks to Vista bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & Olympic Blvd station.
Sherman Oaks to Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sherman Oaks to Vista is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Sherman Oaks to Vista.
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