There are 3 ways to get from Van Nuys to Vista by train (Amtrak), 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 Van Nuys to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 39m$60–96Train, line 303 bus
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 8m$18–26Drive 108.2 mi
- Drive from Van Nuys to Vistacar 108.2 mi
1h 57m$19–27
Van Nuys to Vista by train and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Van Nuys to Vista is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Van Nuys to Vista is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct train from Van Nuys to Vista. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at Vista Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Van Nuys and Vista is 115 miles. The road distance is 108.9 miles.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to Vista without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Van Nuys to Vista, including transfers.
Van Nuys to Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
Van Nuys to Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Van Nuys to Vista is 109 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Van Nuys to Vista.
There are 1021+ hotels available in Vista.
What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Oceanside every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 2h 54m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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
- +1 760-966-6500
- [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
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