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How to get fromVan Nuys to Los Angeles Downtownby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Van Nuys to Los Angeles Downtown by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Oxnard to Chandler / Lankershimbus bus 237 / ...
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to Pershing Square Stationsubway subway Metro B Line
    51 min
    $4

  2. Line 761 bus, line 720 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Victory to Westwood / Wilshirebus bus 233 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wilshire / Westwood to 6th / San Pedrobus bus 720
    2h 3m
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Van Nuys to Los Angeles Downtowntaxi taxi 17.3 mi
    23 min
    $60–75

  4. Drive 17.3 mi

    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Los Angeles Downtowncar car 17.3 mi
    23 min
    $4–5

Van Nuys to Los Angeles Downtown by bus and subway

Calendar714Weekly Services
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Van Nuys to Los Angeles Downtown.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 18 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

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

You can take a bus from Van Nuys / Victory to 6th / San Pedro via Westwood / Wilshire and Wilshire / Westwood in around 2h 3m.

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