There are 3 ways to get from Escondido to Northridge by tram, train, car, 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.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to Northridgetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 51m$62–102Train, line 240 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Partheniabus 240
5h 50m$18–28Drive 127 mi
- Drive from Escondido to Northridgecar 127 mi
2h 18m$24–34
Escondido to Northridge by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Northridge is to train and line 240 bus which costs $17 - $28 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to Northridge is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Escondido to Northridge. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Northridge via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Escondido and Northridge is 133 miles. The road distance is 127.7 miles.
The best way to get from Escondido to Northridge without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 51m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Escondido to Northridge, including transfers.
Escondido to Northridge train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center station.
Escondido to Northridge train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Northridge is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Escondido to Northridge.
There are 374+ hotels available in Northridge.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Northridge, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Escondido to Northridge. However, you can take the vehicle to Oceanside Transit Center, walk to Oceanside, then take the train to Northridge. Alternatively, you can drive from Escondido to Northridge in around 2h 18m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Northridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- 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
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