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How to get fromSherman Oaks to Vistaby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Sherman Oaks to Vista by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 36m
    $51–86
  2. Train, line 303 bus via L.A. Union Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus bus 303 / ...
    5h 9m
    $18–26
  3. Line 422 bus, bus, line 303 bus

    1. Take the bus from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd to Flower St & Olympic Blvdbus bus 422
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus bus 303 / ...
    5h 38m
    $20–35
  4. Drive  107.4 mi

    1. Drive from Sherman Oaks to Vistacar car 107.4 mi
    1h 54m
    $19–28
  5. Train, line 303 bus

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus bus 303 / ...
    5h 30m
    $59–97

Sherman Oaks to Vista by bus, subway, train, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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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.

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