How to get from Van Nuys / Orange Line to Downtown by bus and subway?

From Van Nuys / Orange Line to Downtown by bus and subway

To get from Van Nuys / Orange Line to Downtown in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 901 bus from Oxnard / Van Nuys station to North Hollywood Orange Line station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B LINE subway and finally take the 70 bus from 1st / Hill station to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Van Nuys / Orange Line may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Downtown on the Moovit app.

62min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 901
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 7070
Leaves from Oxnard / Van Nuys

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oxnard / Van Nuys
    ID 4193
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901
    Wait for bus
    901
    North Hollywood Station G Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Hollywood Orange Line
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Hollywood Station
    ID 80201S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Civic Center / Grand Park Station
    ID 80213S
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st / Hill
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    El Monte Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
    ID 656
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Van Nuys / Orange Line to Downtown by bus and subway via 901 and B LINE

To get from Van Nuys / Orange Line to Downtown in Los Angeles, take the 901 bus from Oxnard / Van Nuys station to North Hollywood Orange Line station. Next, take the B LINE subway from North Hollywood Station station to Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Van Nuys / Orange Line may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Downtown on the Moovit app.

68min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 901
Subway - B LINE
Walk to Downtown
Leaves from Oxnard / Van Nuys

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oxnard / Van Nuys
    ID 4193
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901
    Wait for bus
    901
    North Hollywood Station G Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Hollywood Orange Line
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Hollywood Station
    ID 80201S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown
    Walk to
    Downtown
    340 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Van Nuys / Orange Line to Downtown

The distance between Van Nuys / Orange Line, Los Angeles and Downtown, Los Angeles is approximately 19.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Van Nuys / Orange Line to Downtown by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Van Nuys / Orange Line to Downtown

To check the bus and subway schedule from Van Nuys / Orange Line to Downtown using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Van Nuys / Orange Line) and destination (Downtown), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Van Nuys / Orange Line to Downtown by bus and subway via 901 and B LINE

To get from Van Nuys / Orange Line to Downtown in Los Angeles, take the 901 bus from Oxnard / Van Nuys station to North Hollywood Orange Line station. Next, take the B LINE subway from North Hollywood Station station to Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Van Nuys / Orange Line may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Downtown on the Moovit app.

68min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 901
Subway - B LINE
Walk to Downtown
Leaves from Oxnard / Van Nuys

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oxnard / Van Nuys
    ID 4193
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901
    Wait for bus
    901
    North Hollywood Station G Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Hollywood Orange Line
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Hollywood Station
    ID 80201S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown
    Walk to
    Downtown
    340 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Van Nuys / Orange Line to Downtown?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 901, Subway line B LINE, Bus line 70.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Van Nuys / Orange Line to Downtown?

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 901, Subway line B LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Van Nuys / Orange Line and Downtown?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 2 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Van Nuys / Orange Line to Downtown?

    The 901 bus line goes from Oxnard / Van Nuys station near Van Nuys / Orange Line in Van Nuys to North Hollywood Station G Line station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till North Hollywood Station G Line station near Downtown in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Van Nuys / Orange Line to Downtown by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Van Nuys / Orange Line in Van Nuys and Downtown in Los Angeles by bus and subway is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Van Nuys / Orange Line to get to Downtown?

    Get on the 901 bus from the Oxnard / Van Nuys stop near Van Nuys / Orange Line in Van Nuys.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Van Nuys / Orange Line and Downtown?

    Get off the bus at the North Hollywood Station G Line stop, which is closest to Downtown in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Van Nuys / Orange Line to Downtown?

    The ride from Van Nuys / Orange Line to Downtown costs $1.75.

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