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How to get fromSanta Monica to Van Nuysby bus (Amtrak), tram, subway, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Van Nuys by bus (Amtrak), tram, subway, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica Pier to Van Nuysbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    1h 5m
    $6–9

  2. Bus, line 761 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / 14th to Wilshire / Westwoodbus bus 720
    2. Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Van Nuys / Victorybus bus 233 / ...
    1h 23m
    $2–4

  3. Tram, subway

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway Metro B Line
    1h 39m
    $5–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Van Nuystaxi taxi 14.2 mi
    22 min
    $50–60

  5. Drive 14.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Van Nuyscar car 14.2 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

  6. Line 1 bus, line 761 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Westwood Nb & Wilshire Nsbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Van Nuys / Victorybus bus 233 / ...
    1h 35m
    $2–3

Santa Monica to Van Nuys by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Van Nuys, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Monica Pier to Van Nuys twice daily. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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