There are 6 ways to get from Palm Springs to Van Nuys by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
2h 27m$172–581Bus, train via San Bernardino
cheapest- Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
7h 29m$14–20Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 37m$45–72Drive 121.6 mi
- Drive from Palm Springs to Van Nuyscar 121.6 mi
2h 9m$23–33Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 44m$41–58Bus, train, line 164 bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain
- Take the bus from Burbank Station to Victory / Van Nuysbus 164
5h 54m$46–66
Palm Springs to Van Nuys by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Van Nuys is to bus and train via San Bernardino which costs $13 - $20 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Van Nuys is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Oxnard / Van Nuys via Lankershim / Chandler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Palm Springs and Van Nuys is 135 miles. The road distance is 122.3 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Van Nuys without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 37m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Palm Springs to Van Nuys, including transfers.
Palm Springs to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Van Nuys is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $170 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 44m.
Palm Springs to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Van Nuys is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Palm Springs to Van Nuys.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Van Nuys, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Burbank - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Burbank Station to Victory / Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- sunline.org
Bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- sunline.org
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
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