There are 5 ways to get from Chula Vista to Northridge by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, tram, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Northridgetrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 21m$80–130Bus, line 240 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Partheniabus 240
6h 9m$23–37Drive 150.6 mi
- Drive from Chula Vista to Northridgecar 150.6 mi
2h 44m$27–39Tram, fly, train
- Take the tram from E Street Station to Civic Center Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Northridgetrain
5h 25mLine 929 bus, bus, line 152 bus
- Take the bus from E St & 4th Av to 12th & Imperial Transit Centerbus 929
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Lankershim / Chandler to Roscoe / Resedabus 152
7h 3m$26–46
Chula Vista to Northridge by tram and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Northridge is to bus and line 240 bus which costs $22 - $40 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Northridge is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Northridge. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Reseda / Parthenia via Universal / Studio City Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Northridge. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at Northridge via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Chula Vista and Northridge is 160 miles. The road distance is 151.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Northridge without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Chula Vista to Northridge, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Northridge bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Chula Vista to Northridge train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Northridge is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 240 bus, which costs $22 - $40 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Northridge, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Northridge twice daily. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from E Street Station to Reseda / Parthenia via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Universal / Studio City Station, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 6h 9m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Northridge
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from E Street Station to Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Northridge
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Parthenia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Lankershim / Chandler to Roscoe / Reseda
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from E St & 4th Av to 12th & Imperial Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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Booking & Getting There
Chula Vista to Northridge bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Chula Vista to Northridge train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Northridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Northridge is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Chula Vista to Northridge.
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