There are 3 ways to get from Vista to Ventura by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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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 B Upper Level dropoffbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus
5h 31m$108–165Drive 159 mi
cheapest- Drive from Vista to Venturacar 159 mi
2h 47m$29–42Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oceanside to Ventura Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 40m$52–116
Vista to Ventura by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vista to Ventura is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Vista to Ventura is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Vista to Ventura. However, there are services departing from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto and arriving at Ventura, CA via 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Vista to Ventura. However, there are services departing from Vista Transit Center and arriving at Ventura Amtrak via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Vista and Ventura is 169 miles. The road distance is 159.9 miles.
The best way to get from Vista to Ventura without a car is to line 302 bus and bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Vista to Ventura, including transfers.
Vista to Ventura bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto station.
Vista to Ventura train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Vista to Ventura is to line 302 bus and bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $100 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Ventura, CA via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Ventura Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 4h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Ventura Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- 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
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $65–75
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $60–70
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More Questions & Answers
Vista to Ventura bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9 station.
Vista to Ventura train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ventura Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vista to Ventura is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Vista to Ventura.
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