There are 4 ways to get from Vista to Northridge by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Northridgetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 24m$38–82Line 303 bus, train, line 240 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus 303 / ...
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Partheniabus 240
6h$18–26Bus
- Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffbus Lax Linq
- Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Avebus Lax
6h 5m$56–105Drive 115.8 mi
- Drive from Vista to Northridgecar 115.8 mi
2h 6m$22–31
Vista to Northridge by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vista to Northridge is to line 303 bus and train and line 240 bus which costs $17 - $26 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Vista to Northridge is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Vista to Northridge. However, there are services departing from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto and arriving at Lindley / Parthenia via 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and Woodley / Saticoy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Vista to Northridge. However, there are services departing from Vista Transit Center and arriving at Northridge via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Vista and Northridge is 121 miles. The road distance is 116.4 miles.
The best way to get from Vista to Northridge without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Vista to Northridge, including transfers.
Vista to Northridge bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, depart from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA station.
Vista to Northridge train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Vista to Northridge is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Northridge, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Northridge twice daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Lindley / Parthenia via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, and Woodley / Saticoy in around 6h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Northridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- Phone
- (855) 463-5252
- [email protected]
- Website
- flylax.com
Bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- https://www.flylax.com/flyaway-bus
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
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
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Parthenia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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More Questions & Answers
Vista to Northridge bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, arrive at LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff station.
Vista to Northridge train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Northridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vista to Northridge is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Vista to Northridge.
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