There are 3 ways to get from Vista to Ventura by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Ventura Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 40m$92–146Drive 159 mi
cheapest- Drive from Vista to Venturacar 159 mi
2h 47m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2017
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus
6h 44m$84–114
Vista to Ventura by tram and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vista to Ventura is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Vista to Ventura is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $27 - $40.
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 Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
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 173 miles. The road distance is 159.9 miles.
The best way to get from Vista to Ventura without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Vista to Ventura, including transfers.
Vista to Ventura bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Vista to Ventura train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Vista to Ventura is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $90 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Ventura Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Ventura, CA via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9, Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 6h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Ventura Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $65–75
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $60–70
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Booking & Getting There
Vista to Ventura bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown 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.
There are 230+ hotels available in Ventura.







