Airport transfer
Van Nuys Airport
Fixed-price private transfers to and from Van Nuys Airport, United States.
- IATA code
- VNY
- To city centre
- 24 km
- Drive time
- 30 min
- Pickup point
- Main FBO terminal (Signature, Jet Aviation, or Castle & Cooke) - driver waits at the FBO entrance after coordinating with the operator.
About Van Nuys Airport
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) sits in the San Fernando Valley, 24 km northwest of downtown Los Angeles. It is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the United States, handling more than 200,000 movements a year across private jets, charters, helicopters, and flight training. There are no scheduled commercial flights - VNY serves business and private aviation, with several FBO operators on the field including Signature Flight Support, Jet Aviation, Castle & Cooke, and Western Jet Aviation.
For travellers arriving by private aircraft, VNY offers quieter and faster ground handling than LAX or Burbank.
Getting from Van Nuys Airport to Los Angeles
The standard route to downtown Los Angeles runs south on US-101 and east via the I-110 or I-101. Drive times average 25–40 minutes outside rush, with peak traffic on the Cahuenga Pass adding 15–25 minutes. Hollywood is closer at 18 km (25–35 minutes), and Beverly Hills 17 km (25–40 minutes) via the I-405 and Sunset Boulevard.
For coastal destinations, Santa Monica is 30 km (35–50 minutes) and Malibu 40 km (50–70 minutes via the canyon roads).
Terminals and pickup points
VNY operates through multiple FBOs rather than a single passenger terminal. Pre-booked drivers wait at the FBO entrance specified by your operator, with the FBO front desk coordinating timing based on aircraft arrival. The FBO and the driver align on the kerb spot before passengers exit the ramp.
Common transfer routes from Van Nuys Airport
- VNY to Downtown LA, Hollywood, or Beverly Hills
- VNY to Santa Monica, Venice, or Malibu
- VNY to LAX for connecting commercial flights
- VNY to Burbank or Pasadena
- VNY to Studio City, Sherman Oaks, or Encino
- VNY to Anaheim and the Disneyland Resort
- VNY to the San Pedro World Cruise Center
- VNY to Palm Springs (about 2.5 hours by car)
Booking your Van Nuys Airport transfer
Reservations confirm in real time. Payment runs through Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay, iDEAL, Wero, or PayPal. The fare is fixed at booking and includes the driver, vehicle, tolls, and FBO meet-and-greet. Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before pickup.
Common questions
About transfers in VNY
Book your Van Nuys Airport transfer
Fixed price, driver waiting on arrival, free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.