The average bus between Northridge and South Gate takes 3h 35m and the fastest bus takes 2h 42m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Northridge to South Gate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Northridge and South Gate. The earliest departure is at 12:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Northridge is at 11:20 PM which arrives into South Gate at 3:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Universal / Studio City Station and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Northridge to South Gate? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Northridge to South Gate. However, there are services departing from Northridge station and arriving at South Gate station via Universal / Studio City Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Northridge to South Gate bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Reseda / Parthenia station.
Northridge to South Gate bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Long Beach / Southern station.
The distance between Northridge and South Gate is 42.7 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a bus from Reseda / Parthenia to Long Beach / Southern via Universal / Studio City Station, Universal / Studio City Station, Pershing Square Station, and 6th / Broadway in around 2h 35m.