There are 4 ways to get from Vista to Northridge by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Northridgetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 24m$62–102Line 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 1m$18–26Bus, line 152 bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2017
- Take the bus from Lankershim / Chandler to Roscoe / Resedabus 152
6h 20m$20–32Drive 115.8 mi
- Drive from Vista to Northridgecar 115.8 mi
2h 6m$21–30
Vista to Northridge by tram and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 1m.
The fastest way to get from Vista to Northridge is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Vista to Northridge. However, there are services departing from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto and arriving at Roscoe / Reseda via Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Union Station and Lankershim / Chandler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
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 $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Vista to Northridge, including transfers.
Vista to Northridge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center 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 $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 152 bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Northridge, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Northridge twice daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Roscoe / Reseda via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9, Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, and Lankershim / Chandler in around 6h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Northridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Lankershim / Chandler to Roscoe / Reseda
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Parthenia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
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
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Booking & Getting There
Vista to Northridge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown 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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