There are 3 ways to get from Van Nuys to Julian by train, taxi, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Van Nuys to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the taxi from Escondido Transit Center to Juliantaxi
5h 7m$206–285Drive 154 mi
cheapest- Drive from Van Nuys to Juliancar 154 mi
2h 55m$29–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus 891
7h 23m$50–113
Van Nuys to Julian by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Van Nuys to Julian is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Van Nuys to Julian is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $28 - $45.
The distance between Van Nuys and Julian is 167 miles. The road distance is 154.9 miles.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to Julian without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 7m and costs $200 - $290.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Van Nuys to Julian, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Van Nuys to Julian is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Van Nuys to Julian.
There are 45+ hotels available in Julian.
What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Julian, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Van Nuys to Julian. However, you can take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center, take the vehicle to Escondido Transit Center, then take the taxi to Julian. Alternatively, you can drive from Van Nuys to Julian in around 2h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Van Nuys to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $170–210
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-722-7472
- Website
- coastal-cab.com
Craig's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 760-722-2227
- Website
- craigscabs.com
Yellow Cab of North County
- Phone
- +1 760-444-4444
- Website
- driveu.com
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