There are 11 ways to get from Sunnyvale to Van Nuys by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
best- Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SJC - LAX
4h 8m$124–621Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus San Jose
9h 7m$44–67Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Van Nuystrain Coast Starlight
11h 24m$104–245Drive 334.8 mi
- Drive from Sunnyvale to Van Nuyscar 334.8 mi
5h 40m$62–89Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
3h 57m$483–767Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SFO - BUR
4h 27m$181–478Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport, line 191 bus, tram, subway, bus
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane SJC - LGB
- Take the bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del Amo Station Bay 3bus
- Take the tram from Del Amo Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram
- Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway
- Take the bus from Lankershim / Chandler to Oxnard / Van Nuysbus
6h 6m$46–248Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OAK - LAX
5h 46m$312–1,343Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
5h 40m$201–739Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SJC - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
6h 40m$200–826Bus via Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0800 / ...
9h 20m$57–94
Sunnyvale to Van Nuys by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sunnyvale to Van Nuys is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Sunnyvale to Van Nuys is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $480 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunnyvale to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Mathilda and arriving at Van Nuys / Victory via San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant and Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Sunnyvale to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Van Nuys via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
The distance between Sunnyvale and Van Nuys is 342 miles. The road distance is 336.7 miles.
The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Van Nuys without a car is to bus which takes 9h 7m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Sunnyvale to Van Nuys, including transfers.
Sunnyvale to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant station.
Sunnyvale to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Van Nuys is to bus which takes 9h 7m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $250 and takes 11h 24m, you could also fly, which costs $480 - $800 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Sunnyvale, CA, USA and Van Nuys, CA, USA?
Tufesa operates a bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoima 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–95 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Van Nuys once daily. Tickets cost $100–240 and the journey takes 10h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–200
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
- One-way Adult
- $3–5
Train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoima
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $70–95
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Booking & Getting There
Sunnyvale to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Los Angeles - Pacoima station.
Sunnyvale to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunnyvale to Van Nuys is 337 miles. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Sunnyvale to Van Nuys.
There are 2927+ hotels available in Van Nuys.