There are 4 ways to get from Vista to Van Nuys by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 12m$32–76Line 303 bus, train
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 OC Line
5h 6m$18–26Line 302 bus, bus
- 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 B Upper Level dropoffbus
- Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Avebus Lax
4h 46m$54–103Drive 107.9 mi
- Drive from Vista to Van Nuyscar 107.9 mi
1h 57m$20–29
Vista to Van Nuys by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vista to Van Nuys is to line 303 bus and train which costs $17 - $26 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Vista to Van Nuys is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Vista to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto and arriving at Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave via 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA and LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Vista to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from Vista Transit Center and arriving at Van Nuys via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Vista and Van Nuys is 115 miles. The road distance is 108.5 miles.
The best way to get from Vista to Van Nuys without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Vista to Van Nuys, including transfers.
Vista to Van Nuys bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto station.
Vista to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Vista to Van Nuys is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can line 302 bus and bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Van Nuys, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Van Nuys 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff, and LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal in around 4h 46m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- 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
- +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
- (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
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More Questions & Answers
Vista to Van Nuys bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9 station.
Vista to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vista to Van Nuys is 109 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Vista to Van Nuys.
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