What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Van Nuys Station?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Van Nuys Station is to line 1 bus and line 761 bus which costs $2 - $3 and takes 1h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Van Nuys Station?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Van Nuys Station is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Van Nuys Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santa Monica Pier and arriving at Van Nuys. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Van Nuys Station?

The distance between Santa Monica and Van Nuys Station is 18 miles. The road distance is 16 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Van Nuys Station without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Van Nuys Station without a car is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs $6 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Van Nuys Station?

The bus from Santa Monica Pier to Van Nuys takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Van Nuys Station bus from?

Santa Monica to Van Nuys Station bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Monica Pier station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Van Nuys Station bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Van Nuys Station bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Van Nuys Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Van Nuys Station is 16 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Santa Monica to Van Nuys Station.

Where can I stay near Van Nuys Station?

There are 2887+ hotels available in Van Nuys Station.

Santa Monica to Van Nuys Station - 5 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Van Nuys Station by bus (Amtrak), taxi, car, or bus

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Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Monica Pier to Van Nuysbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 5m
$6–9
Bus, line 761 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wilshire / 14th to Wilshire / Westwoodbus 720
2. Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Van Nuys / Keswickbus 761 / ...
1h 32m
$2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Van Nuys Stationtaxi 15.9 mi
25 min
$55–70
Drive 15.9 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Van Nuys Stationcar 15.9 mi
25 min
$3–5
Line 1 bus, line 761 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Westwood Nb & Wilshire Nsbus 1
2. Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Van Nuys / Keswickbus 761 / ...
1h 44m
$2–3

Santa Monica to Van Nuys Station by bus (Amtrak)

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 17.9 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

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