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How to get fromVan Nuys to Berkeleyby plane, bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, train, tram or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 11 ways to get from Van Nuys to Berkeley by plane, bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, train, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport

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    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    3h 28m
    $64–385

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    4h 39m
    $56–218

  3. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from San Fernando to San Josebus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway Orange-N
    9h 47m
    $81–112

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 13m
    $75–140

  5. Drive 360.3 mi

    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Berkeleycar car 360.3 mi
    6h
    $66–95

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    3h 47m
    $237–272

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    4h 19m
    $66–361

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    4h 26m
    $81–471

  9. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    5h 20m
    $83–437

  10. Bus, subway, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Oxnard to Chandler / Lankershimbus bus
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    5. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LGB - OAK
    6. Take the subway from Coliseum to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    6h 21m
    $78–447

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831
    10h 33m
    $60–175

Van Nuys to Berkeley by bus and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $75–140 and the journey takes 11h 13m.

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