The cheapest and fastest buses from Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA to Van Nuys, Metrolink Station, Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
204 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA to Van Nuys, Metrolink Station, Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA to Van Nuys, Metrolink Station, Los Angeles, CA will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 4 buses that leave Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA for Van Nuys, Metrolink Station, Los Angeles, CA on Thu, May 07, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct buses cover the 204 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest buses will take 3 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:35 PM3h20Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA12:55 AMVan Nuys, Metrolink Station, Los Angeles, CA$241One-way0 transfers
4:50 PM2h30Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA7:20 PMVan Nuys, Metrolink Station, Los Angeles, CA$261One-way0 transfers
3:45 PM3h35Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA7:20 PMVan Nuys, Metrolink Station, Los Angeles, CA$361One-way0 transfers
10:10 PM2h45Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA12:55 AMVan Nuys, Metrolink Station, Los Angeles, CA$391One-way0 transfers
4:50 PM2h30Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA7:20 PMVan Nuys, Metrolink Station, Los Angeles, CA$261One-way0 transfers
10:10 PM2h45Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA12:55 AMVan Nuys, Metrolink Station, Los Angeles, CA$391One-way0 transfers
9:35 PM3h20Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA12:55 AMVan Nuys, Metrolink Station, Los Angeles, CA$241One-way0 transfers
3:45 PM3h35Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA7:20 PMVan Nuys, Metrolink Station, Los Angeles, CA$361One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA to Van Nuys, Metrolink Station, Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA to Van Nuys, Metrolink Station, Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $192.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $420 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA to Van Nuys, Metrolink Station, Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA to Van Nuys, Metrolink Station, Los Angeles, CA costing on average $44 (€35).
A bus is $386 (€308) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA to Van Nuys, Metrolink Station, Los Angeles, CA costing on average $420 (€335).
Other travel options to Van Nuys, Metrolink Station, Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 45m.
Bus takes on average 4h 22m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA to Van Nuys, Metrolink Station, Los Angeles, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:51AM | Arrival Time 10:56AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:51AM | Arrival Time 12:56PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:51AM | Arrival Time 02:56PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:51PM | Arrival Time 04:36PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:51PM | Arrival Time 06:36PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:51PM | Arrival Time 08:56PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:51PM | Arrival Time 10:36PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Live departures
Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA to Van Nuys, Metrolink Station, Los Angeles, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA to Van Nuys, Metrolink Station, Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:35 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 3h20 | 12:55 AM Van Nuys, Metrolink Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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![]() | 3:45 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 3h35 | 7:20 PM Van Nuys, Metrolink Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:50 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h30 | 7:20 PM Van Nuys, Metrolink Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA to Van Nuys, Metrolink Station, Los Angeles, CA
Buses from Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA to Van Nuys, Metrolink Station, Los Angeles, CA run on average 24 times per day, taking around 4h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:35, the last at 22:10. The fastest bus covers the 126 miles (204 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 126 miles (204 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 3:35 AM |
Last bus 10:10 PM |
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FAQs: Bus from Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA to Van Nuys, Metrolink Station, Los Angeles, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA to Van Nuys, Metrolink Station, Los Angeles, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station, Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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