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How to get fromVan Nuys to Los Angelesby train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Van Nuys to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    37 min
    $7–10

  2. Line 94 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Hollywood Station to Hill / 3rdbus bus 94
    1h 53m
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Van Nuys to Los Angelestaxi taxi 16.5 mi
    21 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 16.5 mi

    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Los Angelescar car 16.5 mi
    21 min
    $3–5

  5. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Oxnard to Chandler / Lankershimbus bus 237 / ...
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to Civic Center / Grand Park Stationsubway subway Metro B Line
    52 min
    $4

Van Nuys to Los Angeles by train

Calendar86Weekly Trains
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.8 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

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

Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $6–13 and the journey takes 37 min. Metrolink Trains also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from North Hollywood Station to Hill / 3rd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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