There are 5 ways to get from Van Nuys to Coronado by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 33m$43–117Drive 141 mi
cheapest- Drive from Van Nuys to Coronadocar 141 mi
2h 35m$26–38Bus via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
- Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus Van Nuys
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus reLAXsan
5h 30m$67–141Fly, line 901 bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the bus from 1st Av & Broadway to Orange Av & Park Plbus
4h 13m$162–473Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus Los Angeles
5h 34m$28–49
Van Nuys to Coronado by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Van Nuys to Coronado is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Van Nuys to Coronado is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Van Nuys to Coronado. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave and arriving at Orange Av & Park Pl via LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop and 12th & Imperial Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Van Nuys to Coronado station. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at 12th & Imperial Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Van Nuys and Coronado is 151 miles. The road distance is 141.8 miles.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to Coronado without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $40 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Van Nuys to Coronado, including transfers.
Van Nuys to Coronado bus services, operated by LAX FlyAway, depart from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave station.
Van Nuys to Coronado train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to Coronado is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $40 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Coronado, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–100 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to Orange Av & Park Pl via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, San Diego, Old Town Station, 12th & Imperial Station, and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 5h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (855) 463-5252
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlyAway
Bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- FlyAway
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Booking & Getting There
Van Nuys to Coronado bus services, operated by LAX FlyAway, arrive at LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal station.
Van Nuys to Coronado train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Van Nuys to Coronado is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Van Nuys to Coronado.
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