How to get from Ventura / Van Nuys to Downtown, La by bus and train?

From Ventura / Van Nuys to Downtown, La by bus and train

To get from Ventura / Van Nuys to Downtown, La in Los Angeles, take the 761 bus from Van Nuys / Ventura station to Van Nuys / Keswick station. Next, take the VENTURA COUNTY LINE train from Van Nuys station to Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

72min$8.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 761761
Train - VENTURA COUNTY LINE
VENTURA COUNTY LINE
Walk to Downtown, La
Leaves from Van Nuys / Ventura

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Van Nuys / Ventura
    ID 142062
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 761761
    Wait for bus
    761
    Sylmar Metrolink Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Nuys / Keswick
    ID 6790
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Nuys
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - VENTURA COUNTY LINE
    Wait for train
    VENTURA COUNTY LINE
    #108| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown, La
    Walk to
    Downtown, La
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Ventura / Van Nuys to Downtown, La by bus and subway

To get from Ventura / Van Nuys to Downtown, La in Los Angeles, take the 240 bus from Ventura / Van Nuys station to Universal Studios Station station. Next, take the B LINE subway from Universal / Studio City Station station to Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

66min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 240240
Subway - B LINE
Walk to Downtown, La
Leaves from Ventura / Van Nuys

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ventura / Van Nuys
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Universal - Studio City Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Universal Studios Station
    ID 30002
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    170 yd • 4 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
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown, La
    Walk to
    Downtown, La
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ventura / Van Nuys to Downtown, La

The distance between Ventura / Van Nuys, Los Angeles and Downtown, La, Los Angeles is approximately 23.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ventura / Van Nuys to Downtown, La by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Ventura / Van Nuys

Ventura / Van Nuys is located at Ventura / Van Nuys, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Ventura / Van Nuys.

Bus stations close to Ventura / Van Nuys:

  • Ventura / Van Nuys
  • Van Nuys / Ventura
  • Ventura / Cedros

Public transit stations close to Downtown, La, Los Angeles

Downtown, La is located at Downtown, La, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Main / Cesar E Chavez.

Subway stations close to Downtown, La:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Train stations close to Downtown, La:

  • Union Station

Bus stations close to Downtown, La:

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

Related Routes

From Ventura / Van Nuys to Downtown, La by bus and subway

To get from Ventura / Van Nuys to Downtown, La in Los Angeles, take the 240 bus from Ventura / Van Nuys station to Universal Studios Station station. Next, take the B LINE subway from Universal / Studio City Station station to Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

66min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 240240
Subway - B LINE
Walk to Downtown, La
Leaves from Ventura / Van Nuys

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ventura / Van Nuys
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Universal - Studio City Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Universal Studios Station
    ID 30002
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    170 yd • 4 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
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown, La
    Walk to
    Downtown, La
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ventura / Van Nuys to Downtown, La?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 761, Bus line VENTURA COUNTY LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ventura / Van Nuys to Downtown, La?

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 240, Bus line B LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ventura / Van Nuys and Downtown, La?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ventura / Van Nuys to Downtown, La?

    The 761 bus line goes from Van Nuys / Ventura station near Ventura / Van Nuys in Sherman Oaks, La to Sylmar Metrolink Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Sylmar Metrolink Station station near Downtown, La in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ventura / Van Nuys to Downtown, La by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Ventura / Van Nuys in Sherman Oaks, La and Downtown, La in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ventura / Van Nuys to get to Downtown, La?

    Get on the 761 bus from the Van Nuys / Ventura stop near Ventura / Van Nuys in Sherman Oaks, La.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ventura / Van Nuys and Downtown, La?

    Get off the bus at the Sylmar Metrolink Station station, which is closest to Downtown, La in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Ventura / Van Nuys to Downtown, La?

    The ride from Ventura / Van Nuys to Downtown, La costs $8.75.