There are 4 ways to get from La Jolla to Northridge by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Northridgetrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 22m$82–135Bus, 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 7m$24–44Drive 136 mi
- Drive from La Jolla to Northridgecar 136 mi
2h 30m$24–34Line 30 bus, bus, line 237 bus
- Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus 30
- 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
6h 46m
La Jolla to Northridge by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Jolla to Northridge is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from La Jolla to Northridge is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from La Jolla to Northridge. However, there are services departing from Silverado St & Herschel Av and arriving at Reseda / Parthenia via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and Universal / Studio City Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from La Jolla to Northridge. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Northridge via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between La Jolla and Northridge is 159 miles. The road distance is 136.8 miles.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Northridge without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from La Jolla to Northridge, including transfers.
La Jolla to Northridge bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
La Jolla to Northridge train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Northridge is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $80 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 240 bus, which costs $24 - $45 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Northridge, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Northridge twice daily. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Reseda / Parthenia via Old Town Transit Center, 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 7m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Northridge
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- 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
- 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 Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 37 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
- (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
La Jolla to Northridge bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
La Jolla to Northridge train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Northridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Jolla to Northridge is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from La Jolla to Northridge.
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