There are 5 ways to get from California to Van Nuys by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), taxi, car, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
30 min$10–16Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Los Angelesbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
- Take the bus from Lankershim / Chandler to Oxnard / Van Nuysbus 154 / ...
48 min$3–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Los Angeles to Van Nuystaxi 16.7 mi
22 min$55–70Drive 16.7 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Van Nuyscar 16.7 mi
22 min$3–5Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Civic Center / Grand Park Station to North Hollywood Stationsubway Metro B Line
- Take the bus from Lankershim / Chandler to Oxnard / Van Nuysbus 154 / ...
50 min$3–4
California to Van Nuys by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Van Nuys is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from California to Van Nuys is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Oxnard / Van Nuys via Lankershim / Chandler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Van Nuys. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
The distance between California and Van Nuys is 19 miles. The road distance is 16.8 miles.
The best way to get from California to Van Nuys without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs $10 - $16.
The train from Los Angeles to Van Nuys takes 30 min including transfers and departs every four hours.
California to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Van Nuys is to train which takes 30 min and costs $10 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $6 and takes 48 min.
What companies run services between California, USA and Van Nuys, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Van Nuys every 4 hours. Tickets cost $10–16 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oxnard / Van Nuys via Los Angeles and Lankershim / Chandler in around 48 min.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from Civic Center / Grand Park Station to North Hollywood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Lankershim / Chandler to Oxnard / Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Lankershim / Chandler to Oxnard / Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
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Booking & Getting There
California to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles station.
California to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Van Nuys is 17 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from California to Van Nuys.
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