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How to get fromLos Angeles Downtown to Northridgeby train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles Downtown to Northridge by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Northridgetrain train VC Line
    40 min
    $7–11

  2. Subway, line 240 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Pershing Square Station to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway Metro B Line
    2. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Partheniabus bus 240
    1h 43m
    $3–4

  3. Line 1 bus, line 166 bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Pacoima - Margot Hair Stylingbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Osborne / Laurel Canyon to Nordhoff / Resedabus bus 166
    1h 3m
    $24–34

  4. Drive 25.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Downtown to Northridgecar car 25.5 mi
    32 min
    $5–7

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles Downtown to Northridgetaxi taxi 25.5 mi
    32 min
    $85–110

Los Angeles Downtown to Northridge by train

Calendar44Weekly Trains
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 24.6 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Los Angeles Downtown, CA, USA and Northridge, CA, USA?

Metrolink Trains operates a train from L.A. Union Station to Northridge every 4 hours. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Nordhoff / Reseda via Osborne / Laurel Canyon in around 1h 3m.

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