There are 5 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Van Nuys by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 59m$19–37Line 43 bus, bus via 6th / Broadway
cheapest- Take the bus from Park-19Th to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus 43
- Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadwaybus 460
4h 25m$6–8Line 43 bus, train
- Take the bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 43
- Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line / ...
4h 3m$12–17Drive 54.3 mi
- Drive from Costa Mesa to Van Nuyscar 54.3 mi
1h 8m$10–15Line 43 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Park-19Th to Harbor-Katellabus 43
- Take the bus from Anaheim to Pacoima - San Fernandobus 1
5h 6m$30–46
Costa Mesa to Van Nuys by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Van Nuys is to line 43 bus and bus via 6th / Broadway which costs $6 - $8 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Van Nuys is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from Park-19Th and arriving at Oxnard / Van Nuys via Disneyland Employee's Entrance and Lankershim / Chandler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Van Nuys via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Costa Mesa and Van Nuys is 62 miles. The road distance is 54.7 miles.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Van Nuys without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $19 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Costa Mesa to Van Nuys, including transfers.
Costa Mesa to Van Nuys bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Park-19Th station.
Costa Mesa to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Van Nuys is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $19 - $40. Alternatively, you can line 43 bus and bus via 6th / Broadway, which costs $6 - $8 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Van Nuys, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Van Nuys 5 times a day. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park-19Th to Oxnard / Van Nuys via Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, 6th / Broadway, Pershing Square Station, North Hollywood Station, and Lankershim / Chandler in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Park-19Th to Harbor-East Shuttle Area
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Park-19Th to Harbor-Katella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Anaheim to Pacoima - San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $25–40
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More Questions & Answers
Costa Mesa to Van Nuys bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Harbor-East Shuttle Area station.
Costa Mesa to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Van Nuys is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Costa Mesa to Van Nuys.
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