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How to get fromVista to Los Angelesby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Vista to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 21m
    $30–66
  2. Line 302 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9bus bus 302
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2017
    3h 51m
    $16–28
  3. Drive 91.6 mi

    1. Drive from Vista to Los Angelescar car 91.6 mi
    1h 36m
    $17–25
  4. Line 303 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus bus 303 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 24m
    $32–50

Vista to Los Angeles by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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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.

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