What is the cheapest way to get from Ventura to Vista?

The cheapest way to get from Ventura to Vista is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ventura to Vista?

The fastest way to get from Ventura to Vista is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Ventura and Vista?

No, there is no direct bus from Ventura to Vista. However, there are services departing from Ventura, CA and arriving at Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Ventura and Vista?

No, there is no direct train from Ventura to Vista. However, there are services departing from Ventura Amtrak and arriving at Oceanside via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Ventura to Vista?

The distance between Ventura and Vista is 178 miles. The road distance is 160.3 miles.

How do I travel from Ventura to Vista without a car?

The best way to get from Ventura to Vista without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs $55 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Ventura to Vista?

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Ventura to Vista, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ventura to Vista bus from?

Ventura to Vista bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Ventura, CA station.

Where do I catch the Ventura to Vista train from?

Ventura to Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ventura Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Ventura to Vista?

The best way to get from Ventura to Vista is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 303 bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Ventura to Vista bus arrive?

Ventura to Vista bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

Where does the Ventura to Vista train arrive?

Ventura to Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.

Can I drive from Ventura to Vista?

Yes, the driving distance between Ventura to Vista is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Ventura to Vista.

Where can I stay near Vista?

There are 944+ hotels available in Vista.

Ventura to Vista - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 303 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ventura to Vista by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 37m
$55–111
Drive 159.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ventura to Vistacar 159.4 mi
2h 48m
$30–42
Bus, line 303 bus
1. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
5h 47m
$108–163

Ventura to Vista by train and bus (Amtrak)

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5h 37mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 176.6 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ventura Amtrak to Oceanside every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ventura, CA to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 5h 47m.

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