The average bus between Dana Point and Van Nuys takes 7h 29m and the fastest bus takes 6h 37m. There is a bus service every few hours from Dana Point to Van Nuys. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Dana Point and Van Nuys. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Dana Point is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Van Nuys at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 and take an average of 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Dana Point to Van Nuys? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from Dana Point station and arriving at Van Nuys station via Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
Dana Point to Van Nuys bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Golden Lantern-La Cresta station.
Dana Point to Van Nuys bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Pacoima - San Fernando station.
The distance between Dana Point and Van Nuys is 105.9 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Van Nuys / Victory via Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8, Tustin, Santa Ana, Santa Ana, Pacoima - San Fernando, and Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon in around 5h 54m.