There are 10 ways to get from Monterey to Northridge by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway
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Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
best- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MRY - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Northridgetrain
5h 15m$287–727Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
- Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus San Jose
10h 51m$46–71Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Simi Valley Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
11h 9m$90–200Drive 301.3 mi
- Drive from Monterey to Northridgecar 301.3 mi
5h 20m$55–80Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
5h 23m$526–816Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SFO - BUR
6h 28m$225–677Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SJC - LAX
6h 43m$174–681Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal B
- Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
7h 2m$246–779Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane SJC - LGB
8h 20m$93–294Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Northridgetrain Pacific Surfliner
11h 4m$93–163
Monterey to Northridge by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Northridge is to bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 10h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Northridge is to fly and train which takes 5h 15m and costs $280 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Northridge. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Nordhoff / Reseda via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Gilroy, Laurel Canyon / Van Nuys and Osborne / Laurel Canyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Northridge. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Northridge via Simi Valley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
The distance between Monterey and Northridge is 312 miles. The road distance is 303.1 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Northridge without a car is to bus which takes 10h 51m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Monterey to Northridge, including transfers.
Monterey to Northridge bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 station.
Monterey to Northridge train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Northridge is to bus which takes 10h 51m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 11h 9m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Northridge, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Nordhoff / Reseda via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Los Angeles - Pacoima, Laurel Canyon / Van Nuys, Laurel Canyon / Osborne, and Osborne / Laurel Canyon in around 10h 51m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Simi Valley Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 7h 56m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- 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
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Monterey to Northridge bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.
Monterey to Northridge train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Simi Valley Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Northridge is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Monterey to Northridge.
There are 440+ hotels available in Northridge.


