The average bus between Los Angeles Downtown and Van Nuys takes 2h 12m and the fastest bus takes 1h 52m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Los Angeles Downtown 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 every 30 minutes between Los Angeles Downtown and Van Nuys. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Los Angeles Downtown is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Van Nuys at 8:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Westwood / Wilshire and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 53m • 1 change

1h 58m • 1 change

2h 5m • 1 change

2h 4m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Downtown station and arriving at Van Nuys station via Westwood / Wilshire. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Los Angeles Downtown to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 5th / San Pedro station.
Los Angeles Downtown to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Van Nuys / Victory station.
The distance between Los Angeles Downtown and Van Nuys is 24.6 km. The road distance is 43 km.
You can take a bus from 5th / San Pedro to Van Nuys / Victory via Westwood / Wilshire and Westwood / Lindbrook in around 2h 13m.