There are 5 ways to get from Rancho Palos Verdes to Porter Ranch by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Crest Rd & Cresta Verde Dr to Figueroa St & 12th Stbus 448
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain AV Line
3h 8m$54–67Drive 46.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rancho Palos Verdes to Porter Ranchcar 46.2 mi
1h$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rancho Palos Verdes to Porter Ranchtaxi 46.2 mi
1h$150–190Line 344 bus, line 240 bus
- Take the bus from Hawthorne / Vallon to Harbor Gateway Transit Centerbus 344
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Devonshirebus 240
3h 48m$27–35Line 344 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Hawthorne / Vallon to Harbor Gateway Transit Centerbus 344
- Take the bus from Hill St & 5th St to Devonshire St & Tampa Avebus 419
4h 3m$26–34
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rancho Palos Verdes to Porter Ranch is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Rancho Palos Verdes to Porter Ranch is to drive which takes 1h and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Palos Verdes to Porter Ranch. However, there are services departing from Hawthorne / Vallon and arriving at Reseda / Devonshire via Harbor Gateway Transit Center and Universal / Studio City Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Rancho Palos Verdes and Porter Ranch is 65 miles. The road distance is 46.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rancho Palos Verdes to Porter Ranch without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 8m and costs $50 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Rancho Palos Verdes to Porter Ranch, including transfers.
Rancho Palos Verdes to Porter Ranch bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Hawthorne / Vallon station.
Rancho Palos Verdes to Porter Ranch bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Harbor Gateway Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Palos Verdes to Porter Ranch is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Rancho Palos Verdes to Porter Ranch.
There are 418+ hotels available in Porter Ranch.
What companies run services between Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA and Porter Ranch, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Rancho Palos Verdes to Porter Ranch via Hawthorne / Vallon, Harbor Gateway Transit Center, Olive / 5th, Pershing Square Station, Universal / Studio City Station, Universal / Studio City Station, and Reseda / Devonshire in around 3h 48m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- Ladot
Bus from Crest Rd & Cresta Verde Dr to Figueroa St & 12th St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Ladot
- Adult
- $3–4
Bus from Hill St & 5th St to Devonshire St & Tampa Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Ladot
- Adult
- $3–4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $150–190
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