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How to get fromLa Jolla to Van Nuysby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from La Jolla to Van Nuys by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 9m
    $48–100

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    5h 11m
    $24–44

  3. Drive 128.1 mi

    1. Drive from La Jolla to Van Nuyscar car 128.1 mi
    2h 21m
    $24–34

  4. Line 30 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    4h 20m
    $170–668

  5. Bus via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal

    1. Take the bus from San Diego 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
    5h 26m
    $64–128

La Jolla to Van Nuys by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Van Nuys, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Van Nuys 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 33m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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