The average bus between La Jolla and Van Nuys takes 5h 52m and the fastest bus takes 4h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from La Jolla 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 4 times a day between La Jolla and Van Nuys. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from La Jolla is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Van Nuys at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Town Transit Center and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from La Jolla 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 La Jolla to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from La Jolla station and arriving at Van Nuys station via Los Angeles Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
La Jolla to Van Nuys bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
La Jolla to Van Nuys bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
The distance between La Jolla and Van Nuys is 184.5 km. The road distance is 242 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Greyhound-us also services this route twice daily.