There are 5 ways to get from Van Nuys to Sorrento Valley by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, tram, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Van Nuys to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 18m$42–91Drive 124.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Van Nuys to Sorrento Valleycar 124.3 mi
2h 15m$23–33Bus, line 30 bus
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus reLAXsan
- Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus 30
6h 31m$67–133Fly, tram, line 921 bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to UTC Stationtram
- Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Mira Mesa Bl & Pacific Heights Blbus
4h 59m$174–688Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus FlixBus 2006 / ...
6h 36m$25–44
Van Nuys to Sorrento Valley by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Van Nuys to Sorrento Valley is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Van Nuys to Sorrento Valley is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Van Nuys to Sorrento Valley. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave and arriving at Mira Mesa Bl & Pacific Heights Bl via LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, Old Town Transit Center and Gilman & Myers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Van Nuys to Sorrento Valley station. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at Sorrento Valley Station via Solana Beach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Van Nuys and Sorrento Valley is 131 miles. The road distance is 125 miles.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to Sorrento Valley without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Van Nuys to Sorrento Valley, including transfers.
Van Nuys to Sorrento Valley bus services, operated by reLAXsan, depart from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop station.
Van Nuys to Sorrento Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to Sorrento Valley is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Sorrento Valley, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Solana Beach Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to Mira Mesa Bl & Pacific Heights Bl via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, San Diego, Old Town Transit Center, Gilman Dr & Myers Dr, and Gilman & Myers in around 6h 31m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Santa Fe Depot to UTC Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- LAX LINQ
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- LAX LINQ
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Old Town Transit Center to Gilman Dr & Myers Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from UTC Transit Center to Mira Mesa Bl & Pacific Heights Bl
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Van Nuys to Sorrento Valley bus services, operated by reLAXsan, arrive at San Diego station.
Van Nuys to Sorrento Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Van Nuys to Sorrento Valley is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Van Nuys to Sorrento Valley.
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