There are 5 ways to get from Vista to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Line 302 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9bus 302
- Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus Lax Linq
3h 26m$48–90Drive 96.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Vista to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)car 96.2 mi
1h 41m$18–26Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 20m$36–80Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Vista to Los Angeles-LAX96.2 mi
1h 41mLine 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 Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
4h 57m$28–45
Vista to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vista to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Vista to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Vista to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto and arriving at LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoff via 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Vista to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from Vista Transit Center and arriving at Los Angeles via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Vista and Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 101 miles. The road distance is 96.8 miles.
The best way to get from Vista to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) without a car is to line 302 bus and bus which takes 3h 26m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Vista to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), including transfers.
Vista to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto station.
Vista to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Vista to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to line 302 bus and bus which takes 3h 26m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA?
You can take a bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoff via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9 and 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $26–60 and the journey takes 2h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
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
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District 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
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- LAX LINQ
Bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- LAX LINQ
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Vista to Los Angeles-LAX
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Vista to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9 station.
Vista to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vista to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Vista to Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
There are 2279+ hotels available in Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Vista and Los Angeles Airport (LAX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














