There are 4 ways to get from Del Mar to Van Nuys by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 11m$38–85Line 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 13m$18–26Line 101 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffbus
- Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Avebus Lax
5h 11m$54–103Drive 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)
Questions & Answers
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 13m.
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 Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave via 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA and LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
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 $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Del Mar to Van Nuys, including transfers.
Del Mar to Van Nuys bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Camino Del Mar & 15th St 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 $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 5h 11m.
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 $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff, and LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal in around 5h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- Phone
- (855) 463-5252
- [email protected]
- Website
- flylax.com
Bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- https://www.flylax.com/flyaway-bus
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More Questions & Answers
Del Mar to Van Nuys bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 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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