There are 5 ways to get from Chula Vista to Northridge by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, tram, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Partheniabus 240
6h 29m$26–44Drive 150.6 mi
- Drive from Chula Vista to Northridgecar 150.6 mi
2h 44m$28–40Tram, 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, tram, bus, line 237 bus
- Take the bus from E St & 4th Av to 12th & Imperial Transit Centerbus 929
- Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to Old Town Stationtram
- Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus
- Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Avebus Lax
- Take the bus from Woodley / Saticoy to Lindley / Partheniabus 237
7h 9m
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 drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Northridge is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Northridge. However, there are services departing from E St & 4th Av and arriving at Reseda / Parthenia via San Diego and Universal / Studio City Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
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 Mexico, depart from San Diego 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 $26 - $45 and takes 6h 29m.
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 bus from E St & 4th Av to Reseda / Parthenia via 12th & Imperial Transit Center, San Diego, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Universal / Studio City Station, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 6h 29m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $18–150
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $18–150
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
Tram from 12th & Imperial Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- 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
- 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 Woodley / Saticoy to Lindley / Parthenia
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- LAX LINQ
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- LAX LINQ
- Phone
- (855) 463-5252
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlyAway
Bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- FlyAway
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Booking & Getting There
Chula Vista to Northridge bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, 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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