There are 5 ways to get from Northridge to Escondido by train, tram, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Northridge to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
4h 23m$31–70Line 240 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Reseda / Parthenia to Universal / Studio City Stationbus 240
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
6h$18–28Line 237 bus, bus, line 303 bus, line 305 bus
- Take the bus from Lindley / Parthenia to Woodley / Saticoybus 237
- Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
- Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 7 to Quince St & Norlak Avbus 305
6h 33m$56–105Drive 126.8 mi
- Drive from Northridge to Escondidocar 126.8 mi
2h 19m$24–34Train, tram via Los Angeles
- Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram
4h 57m$32–67
Northridge to Escondido by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Northridge to Escondido is to line 240 bus and train which costs $17 - $28 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Northridge to Escondido is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Northridge to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Lindley / Parthenia and arriving at Quince St & Norlak Av via Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 and Vista Transit Center Stall 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Northridge to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Northridge and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Northridge and Escondido is 133 miles. The road distance is 127.6 miles.
The best way to get from Northridge to Escondido without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 23m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Northridge to Escondido, including transfers.
Northridge to Escondido bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Lindley / Parthenia station.
Northridge to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Northridge station.
Northridge to Escondido bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Woodley / Saticoy station.
What companies run services between Northridge, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lindley / Parthenia to Quince St & Norlak Av via Woodley / Saticoy, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 6h 33m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Northridge to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Lindley / Parthenia to Woodley / Saticoy
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Reseda / Parthenia to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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Booking & Getting There
Northridge to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northridge to Escondido is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Northridge to Escondido.
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