There are 5 ways to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Van Nuys by train (Amtrak), bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 9m$47–72Bus, line 94 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadwaybus 460
- Take the bus from Hill / 5th to North Hollywood Stationbus 94
5h 26m$7–10Line 43 bus, train
- Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 43 / ...
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 13m$18–36Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santa Ana-SNA to Van Nuys54.2 mi
1h 5mDrive 54.2 mi
- Drive from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Van Nuyscar 54.2 mi
1h 5m$10–15
Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Van Nuys by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Van Nuys is to bus and line 94 bus which costs $7 - $10 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Van Nuys is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from Airport-Arrival Terminal and arriving at Oxnard / Van Nuys via Harbor-Macarthur, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, Hill / 5th and Lankershim / Chandler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Van Nuys via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Santa Ana Airport (SNA) and Van Nuys is 66 miles. The road distance is 54.5 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Van Nuys without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Van Nuys, including transfers.
Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Disneyland Employee's Entrance station.
Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Van Nuys is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 94 bus, which costs $7 - $10 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Santa Ana Airport (SNA), USA and Van Nuys, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Van Nuys 5 times a day. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Oxnard / Van Nuys via Macarthur-Harbor, Harbor-Macarthur, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, 6th / Broadway, Hill / 5th, North Hollywood Station, and Lankershim / Chandler in around 5h 26m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Hill / 5th to North Hollywood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santa Ana-SNA to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 6th / Broadway station.
Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Van Nuys is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Van Nuys.
There are 2247+ hotels available in Van Nuys.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santa Ana Airport (SNA) and Van Nuys. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.