What is the cheapest way to get from Balboa Park to Northridge?

The cheapest way to get from Balboa Park to Northridge is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balboa Park to Northridge?

The fastest way to get from Balboa Park to Northridge is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Balboa Park and Northridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Balboa Park to Northridge. However, there are services departing from Park Bl & Zoo Pl and arriving at Reseda / Parthenia via San Diego and Universal / Studio City Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Balboa Park and Northridge?

No, there is no direct train from Balboa Park to Northridge. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Northridge via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Balboa Park to Northridge?

The distance between Balboa Park and Northridge is 155 miles. The road distance is 144.4 miles.

How do I travel from Balboa Park to Northridge without a car?

The best way to get from Balboa Park to Northridge without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $45 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Balboa Park to Northridge?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Balboa Park to Northridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balboa Park to Northridge bus from?

Balboa Park to Northridge bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the Balboa Park to Northridge train from?

Balboa Park to Northridge train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from Balboa Park to Northridge?

The best way to get from Balboa Park to Northridge is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 240 bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Balboa Park to Northridge bus arrive?

Balboa Park to Northridge bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Where does the Balboa Park to Northridge train arrive?

Balboa Park to Northridge train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Northridge station.

Can I drive from Balboa Park to Northridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Balboa Park to Northridge is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Balboa Park to Northridge.

Where can I stay near Northridge?

There are 422+ hotels available in Northridge.

Balboa Park to Northridge - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 240 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Balboa Park to Northridge by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to Northridgetrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 16m
$48–105
Drive 143.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balboa Park to Northridgecar 143.6 mi
2h 36m
$27–38
Bus, line 240 bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Partheniabus 240
6h 37m
$46–74
Line 10 bus, bus, line 237 bus
1. Take the bus from University Av & Park Bl to Old Town Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus
3. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Avebus Lax
4. Take the bus from Woodley / Saticoy to Lindley / Partheniabus 237
6h 57m
$66–130

Balboa Park to Northridge by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

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5h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 154.1 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA and Northridge, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Northridge twice daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Balboa Park to Reseda / Parthenia via Park Bl & Zoo Pl, India St & C St, San Diego, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Universal / Studio City Station, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 6h 37m.

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