There are 4 ways to get from Vista to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 21m$30–66Line 302 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9bus 302
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2017
3h 51m$16–28Drive 91.6 mi
- Drive from Vista to Los Angelescar 91.6 mi
1h 36m$17–25Line 303 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus 303 / ...
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 24m$32–50
Vista to Los Angeles by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vista to Los Angeles is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Vista to Los Angeles is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Vista to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto and arriving at Los Angeles Downtown via Oceanside Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Vista to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from Vista Transit Center and arriving at Los Angeles via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Vista and Los Angeles is 96 miles. The road distance is 92.2 miles.
The best way to get from Vista to Los Angeles without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Vista to Los Angeles, including transfers.
Vista to Los Angeles bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto station.
Vista to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Vista to Los Angeles is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can line 302 bus and bus, which costs $16 - $28 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Los Angeles Downtown via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9 and Oceanside Transportation Center in around 3h 51m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Vista to Los Angeles bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9 station.
Vista to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vista to Los Angeles is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Vista to Los Angeles.
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