There are 4 ways to get from Van Nuys to Del Mar by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Van Nuys to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 40m$41–83Train, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 15th Stbus 101
5h 31m$18–26Bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 15th Stbus 101
5h$55–103Drive 117.7 mi
- Drive from Van Nuys to Del Marcar 117.7 mi
2h 9m$22–31
Van Nuys to Del Mar by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Van Nuys to Del Mar is to train and line 101 bus which costs $17 - $26 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Van Nuys to Del Mar is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Van Nuys to Del Mar. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave and arriving at Camino Del Mar & 15th St via LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Van Nuys to Del Mar station. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Van Nuys and Del Mar is 123 miles. The road distance is 118.4 miles.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to Del Mar without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Van Nuys to Del Mar, including transfers.
Van Nuys to Del Mar bus services, operated by LAX FlyAway, depart from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave station.
Van Nuys to Del Mar train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to Del Mar is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 101 bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Del Mar, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Solana Beach Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 5h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Van Nuys to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- (855) 463-5252
- [email protected]
- Website
- flylax.com
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
- https://www.flylax.com/flyaway-bus
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 15th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 15th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Van Nuys to Del Mar bus services, operated by LAX FlyAway, arrive at LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal station.
Van Nuys to Del Mar train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Van Nuys to Del Mar is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Van Nuys to Del Mar.
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