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How to get fromVan Nuys to Rowland Heightsby train (Amtrak), subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Van Nuys to Rowland Heights by train (Amtrak), subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    1h 39m
    $44–74

  2. Subway, line 493 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway Metro B Line
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa St and 5th St E to Colima Rd and Fullerton Rd Ebus bus 493
    3h 1m
    $5–10

  3. Drive 38.6 mi

    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Rowland Heightscar car 38.6 mi
    47 min
    $7–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Van Nuys to Rowland Heightstaxi taxi 38.6 mi
    47 min
    $140–170

  5. Bus, line 178 bus

    1. Take the bus from Olive / 5th to Santa Anita / Ramonabus bus 76
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Colima Rd and Batson Ave Ebus bus 178
    4h 6m
    $6–12

  6. Line 549 bus, line 267 bus, line 178 bus

    1. Take the bus from Burbank Blvd & Van Nuys Blvd to Lake Ave & Colorado Blvdbus bus 549
    2. Take the bus from Colorado / Lake to Santa Anita / Ramonabus bus 267
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Colima Rd and Batson Ave Ebus bus 178
    4h 14m
    $5–12

Van Nuys to Rowland Heights by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Rowland Heights, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Fullerton Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $14–29 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Van Nuys / Oxnard to Colima Rd and Batson Ave E via Chandler / Lankershim, North Hollywood Station, Pershing Square Station, Olive / 5th, Santa Anita / Ramona, and El Monte Station Lower Level in around 4h 6m.

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