How to get from Irvine to Van Nuys, La by bus and train?

From Irvine to Van Nuys, La by bus and train

To get from Irvine to Van Nuys, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 403 bus from Alton-Kaiser Permanente station to Irvine Station-Dock 3 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the DASH bus from Amtrak/Metrolink Station station to Hazeltine Ave & Sherman Way Southbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min.

173min
Bus - 403403
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - DASHDASH
Walk to Van Nuys, La
Leaves from Alton-Kaiser Permanente

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Irvine
  • 2
    Bus - 403403
    Wait for bus
    403
    Irvine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine Station-Dock 3
    ID 3699
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Irvine Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Nuys
    114 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amtrak/Metrolink Station
    ID 3100
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Clockwise
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hazeltine Ave & Sherman Way Southbound
    ID 3145
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Van Nuys, La
    Walk to
    Van Nuys, La
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Irvine to Van Nuys, La by bus and train via 86, PACIFIC SURFLINER and DASH

To get from Irvine to Van Nuys, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 86 bus from Alton-Kaiser Permanente station to Irvine Station-Dock 5 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the DASH bus from Amtrak/Metrolink Station station to Hazeltine Ave & Sherman Way Southbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min.

218min
Bus - 8686
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - DASHDASH
Walk to Van Nuys, La
Leaves from Alton-Kaiser Permanente

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Irvine
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Mission Viejo - Murray Community Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine Station-Dock 5
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Irvine Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Nuys
    114 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amtrak/Metrolink Station
    ID 3100
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Clockwise
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hazeltine Ave & Sherman Way Southbound
    ID 3145
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Van Nuys, La
    Walk to
    Van Nuys, La
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Irvine to Van Nuys, La

The distance between Irvine, Los Angeles and Van Nuys, La, Los Angeles is approximately 69.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Irvine to Van Nuys, 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 Irvine

Irvine is located at Irvine, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Alton-Hospital.

Train stations close to Irvine:

  • Irvine Station

Bus stations close to Irvine:

  • Alton-Hospital
  • Alton-Sand Canyon
  • Alton-Laguna Canyon

Public transit stations close to Van Nuys, La, Los Angeles

Van Nuys, La is located at Van Nuys, La, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Sherman Way / Woodman.

Train stations close to Van Nuys, La:

  • Van Nuys

Bus stations close to Van Nuys, La:

  • Sherman Way / Woodman
  • Woodman / Sherman Way
  • Hazeltine Ave & Vanowen St Northbound

Related Routes

Alternative route from Irvine to Van Nuys, La by bus and train via 86, PACIFIC SURFLINER and DASH

To get from Irvine to Van Nuys, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 86 bus from Alton-Kaiser Permanente station to Irvine Station-Dock 5 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the DASH bus from Amtrak/Metrolink Station station to Hazeltine Ave & Sherman Way Southbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min.

218min
Bus - 8686
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - DASHDASH
Walk to Van Nuys, La
Leaves from Alton-Kaiser Permanente

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Irvine
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Mission Viejo - Murray Community Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine Station-Dock 5
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Irvine Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Nuys
    114 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amtrak/Metrolink Station
    ID 3100
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Clockwise
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hazeltine Ave & Sherman Way Southbound
    ID 3145
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Van Nuys, La
    Walk to
    Van Nuys, La
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Irvine to Van Nuys, La?

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Bus line 403, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line DASH.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Irvine to Van Nuys, La?

    The alternative route takes 218 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line DASH.

  • Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Van Nuys, La in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Irvine to Van Nuys, La in Los Angeles?

    The 403 bus line goes from Irvine Station station near Irvine to Irvine Station-Dock 3 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Irvine Station-Dock 3 station near Van Nuys, La in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Irvine to Van Nuys, La in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Irvine and Van Nuys, La in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 2 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Irvine to get to Van Nuys, La in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 403 bus from the Irvine Station stop near Irvine in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Irvine and Van Nuys, La in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Irvine Station-Dock 3 stop, which is closest to Van Nuys, La in Los Angeles.

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