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.

62min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 901901
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.

68min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 901901
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.

Public transit stations close to Van Nuys / Orange Line

Van Nuys / Orange Line is located at Van Nuys / Orange Line, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Van Nuys Blvd & Oxnard St Northbound.

Train stations close to Van Nuys / Orange Line:

  • Van Nuys

Bus stations close to Van Nuys / Orange Line:

  • Van Nuys Blvd & Oxnard St Northbound
  • Van Nuys / Oxnard
  • Oxnard / Van Nuys

Public transit stations close to Downtown, Los Angeles

Downtown is located at Downtown, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Main St & Cesar E Chavez Ave.

Subway stations close to Downtown:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Train stations close to Downtown:

  • Union Station

Bus stations close to Downtown:

  • Main St & Cesar E Chavez Ave
  • Cesar Chavez Ave & Main St
  • Main / Cesar E Chavez

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.

68min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 901901
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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