There are 4 ways to get from Del Mar to Van Nuys by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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 Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 11m$68–115Line 101 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
5h 14m$18–26Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 46mDrive 118.4 mi
- Drive from Del Mar to Van Nuyscar 118.4 mi
2h 10m$22–32
Del Mar to Van Nuys by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Van Nuys is to line 101 bus and train which costs $17 - $26 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Del Mar to Van Nuys is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Del Mar to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from Camino Del Mar & 15th St and arriving at Oxnard / Van Nuys via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals and Lankershim / Chandler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Del Mar station to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Van Nuys via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Del Mar and Van Nuys is 123 miles. The road distance is 119.1 miles.
The best way to get from Del Mar to Van Nuys without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Del Mar to Van Nuys, including transfers.
Del Mar to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Del Mar to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Del Mar to Van Nuys is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Del Mar, 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 $65–110 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles once daily, and the journey takes 2h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
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Booking & Getting There
Del Mar to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Del Mar to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Del Mar to Van Nuys is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Del Mar to Van Nuys.
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