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How to get fromVan Nuys to Altadenaby train, tram, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Van Nuys to Altadena by train, tram, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to L.A. Union Stationtrain train VC Line
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Lake Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    1h 43m
    $10–14

  2. Line 501 bus, line 662 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Hollywood Station to Raymond / Del Marbus bus 501
    2. Take the bus from Raymond / Del Mar to Altadena / Lakebus bus 662
    2h 13m
    $4–5

  3. Drive 22.8 mi

    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Altadenacar car 22.8 mi
    28 min
    $5–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Van Nuys to Altadenataxi taxi 22.8 mi
    28 min
    $75–95

  5. Subway, tram

    1. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway Metro B Line
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Lake Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2h 5m
    $7–8

Van Nuys to Altadena by train, tram, and bus

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration1h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 32.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Van Nuys / Oxnard to Altadena / Lake via Chandler / Lankershim, North Hollywood Station, and Raymond / Del Mar in around 2h 13m.

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