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How to get fromCarmel Valley to Van Nuysby train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, tram, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Carmel Valley to Van Nuys by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, tram, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 12m
    $66–117

  2. Drive 120.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmel Valley to Van Nuyscar car 120.1 mi
    2h 11m
    $22–32

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sorrento Valley/Del Mar to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus reLAXsan
    2. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Avebus bus Lax
    3h 30m
    $76–140

  4. Taxi, tram, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Carmel Valley to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to Old Town Stationtram tram
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    4h 13m
    $202–715

  5. Line 101 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & Del Mar Heights Rd to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    5h 22m
    $40–53

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 126 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA and Van Nuys, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Van Nuys 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carmel Valley to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave via Sorrento Valley/Del Mar, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, and LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal in around 3h 30m.

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