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How to get fromVan Nuys to Santa Monicaby bus (Amtrak), subway, tram, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Van Nuys to Santa Monica by bus (Amtrak), subway, tram, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys to Santa Monica Pierbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    1h
    $6–9

  2. Drive 14.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Santa Monicacar car 14.4 mi
    20 min
    $3–4

  3. Subway, tram

    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 tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 43m
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Van Nuys to Santa Monicataxi taxi 14.4 mi
    20 min
    $50–60

  5. Line 761 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Victory to Westwood / Weyburnbus bus 233 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Westwood Sb & Weyburn Ns to Santa Monica Wb & Lincoln Nsbus bus 1 / ...
    1h 29m
    $3

Van Nuys to Santa Monica by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Van Nuys to Santa Monica Pier twice daily. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 1h.

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