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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Van Nuys by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 42m
    $45–100

  2. Bus via Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    5h 34m
    $23–37

  3. Bus

    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
    4h 57m
    $66–117

  4. Drive 136.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Van Nuyscar car 136.5 mi
    2h 27m
    $25–36

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2h 18m
    $171–643

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SAN - BUR
    4h 49m
    $272–643

San Diego to Van Nuys by train (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between San Diego, 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 County Center/Little Italy Station to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave via Old Town Station, San Diego, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, and LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal in around 4h 57m.

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