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How to get fromSan Diego Zoo to Van Nuysby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego Zoo to Van Nuys by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 10m
    $48–105

  2. Drive 135 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego Zoo to Van Nuyscar car 135 mi
    2h 26m
    $25–36

  3. Line 10 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from University Av & 9th Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Avebus bus Lax
    5h 44m
    $64–128

  4. Line 215 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Park Bl & Zoo Pl to India St & C Stbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    4h 18m
    $172–573

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 49m
    $46–74

San Diego Zoo to Van Nuys by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between San Diego Zoo, CA, USA and Van Nuys, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Van Nuys 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Diego Zoo to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave via University Av & 9th Av, Old Town Transit Center, San Diego, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, and LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal in around 5h 44m.

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