There are 4 ways to get from Oceanside to Van Nuys by train (Amtrak), bus, car, 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 Oceanside to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 46m$55–90Train via L.A. Union Station
cheapest- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
3h 3m$15–20Bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
- Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Avebus Lax
3hDrive 99.3 mi
- Drive from Oceanside to Van Nuyscar 99.3 mi
1h 48m$17–25
Oceanside to Van Nuys by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Van Nuys is to train via L.A. Union Station which costs $15 - $21 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Oceanside to Van Nuys is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Oceanside to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oceanside and arriving at Van Nuys. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Oceanside and Van Nuys is 105 miles. The road distance is 99.9 miles.
The best way to get from Oceanside to Van Nuys without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $55 - $90.
The train from Oceanside to Van Nuys takes 2h 46m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Oceanside to Van Nuys bus services, operated by reLAXsan, depart from Oceanside station.
Oceanside to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Oceanside to Van Nuys is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Van Nuys, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Van Nuys 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oceanside to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave via LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop and LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal in around 3h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- 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
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
- Phone
- (855) 463-5252
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlyAway
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
- FlyAway
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Booking & Getting There
Oceanside to Van Nuys bus services, operated by reLAXsan, arrive at LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop station.
Oceanside to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oceanside to Van Nuys is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Oceanside to Van Nuys.
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