There are 4 ways to get from Van Nuys to Altadena by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, tram, bus
best- Take the train from Van Nuys to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram
- Take the bus from Raymond Ave & Holly St to Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rdbus
1h 28m$10–14Bus, line 501 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Van Nuys / Oxnard to Chandler / Lankershimbus 237
- Take the bus from North Hollywood Station to Raymond / Hollybus 501
- Take the bus from Raymond Ave & Holly St to Woodbury Rd & El Molino Avebus
1h 53m$4–5Drive 22.8 mi
- Drive from Van Nuys to Altadenacar 22.8 mi
28 min$5–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Van Nuys to Altadenataxi 22.8 mi
28 min$120–150
Van Nuys to Altadena by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Van Nuys to Altadena is to bus and line 501 bus which costs $3 - $5 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Van Nuys to Altadena is to drive which takes 28 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Van Nuys to Altadena. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys / Oxnard and arriving at Woodbury Rd & El Molino Ave via North Hollywood Station and Raymond Ave & Holly St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Van Nuys and Altadena is 36 miles. The road distance is 23 miles.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to Altadena without a car is to train and tram and bus which takes 1h 28m and costs $10 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Van Nuys to Altadena, including transfers.
Van Nuys to Altadena bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Van Nuys / Oxnard station.
Van Nuys to Altadena bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Chandler / Lankershim station.
Yes, the driving distance between Van Nuys to Altadena is 23 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Van Nuys to Altadena.
There are 1714+ hotels available in Altadena.
What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Altadena, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Van Nuys / Oxnard to Woodbury Rd & El Molino Ave via Chandler / Lankershim, North Hollywood Station, and Raymond Ave & Holly St in around 1h 53m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Van Nuys to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 626-744-4094
- Website
- cityofpasadena.net
Bus from Raymond Ave & Holly St to Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- cityofpasadena.net
- Seniors 60+ or Disabled persons
- $1
- Youth grades K-12
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
Bus from Raymond Ave & Holly St to Woodbury Rd & El Molino Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- cityofpasadena.net
- Seniors 60+ or Disabled persons
- $1
- Youth grades K-12
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Raymond Ave & Holly St to Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Van Nuys / Oxnard to Chandler / Lankershim
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from North Hollywood Station to Raymond / Holly
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
United Taxi Beverly Hills
- Phone
- +1 800-308-0700
- Website
- beverlyhills.unitedtaxi.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Independent Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
Beverly Hills Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-273-6611
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
Taxi Taxi
- Phone
- 310-444-4444
- Website
- santamonicataxi.com
Sunshine-deluxe-transportation
- Phone
- 310-709-8480
- Website
- yelp.com
Santa Monica Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877.733.3305
- Website
- layellowcab.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Yellow Star Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-840-2227
- Website
- yellowstartaxi.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 661-260-2227
Oak Tree Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 661-478-0192
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