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Compare bus and train for Los Angeles, CA to Vista, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Vista, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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$31 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Los Angeles, CA to Vista, CA
Trains from Los Angeles, CA to Vista, CA run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 22:57. The fastest train covers the 82 miles (133 km) distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 82 miles (133 km) |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 04:40 |
Last train 22:57 |
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Cheapest day Mon |
High season Oct - Dec |
Low season Apr - Jun |
Busiest day Sat |
Least busy day Mon |
Best day to book ahead 3 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Los Angeles, CA to Vista, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Los Angeles, CA and Vista, CA from $16 (€13). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Los Angeles, CA to Vista, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Los Angeles, CA to Vista, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vista, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Los Angeles, CA to Vista, CA
- 4:30 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Vignes Street and Cesar Chavez Avenue.
- Traxx Restaurant
- Union Station Cafe
- Philippe The Original
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $1
- DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown
- Miyako Hotel Los Angeles
- Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
- Cost $10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: Main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Metrolink
- Hall 2: Metro Rail connections
- Hall 3: Bus terminal
- Metro: Red Line, Purple Line, Gold Line
- Bus: Several lines available including DASH and Metro Bus
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro: Orange Line
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station is a single-level facility with platforms for Metrolink and Amtrak services.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metrolink: Ventura County Line
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