There are 6 ways to get from Northridge to San Diego State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or tram
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Northridge to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 30m$49–112Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus FlixBus 2006 / ...
7h 23m$26–54Drive 144.5 mi
- Drive from Northridge to San Diego State Universitycar 144.5 mi
2h 40m$27–39Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, tram
- Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to SDSU Stationtram
4h 56m$179–693Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 4m$45–110Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane BUR - SAN
6h$271–679
Northridge to San Diego State University by train, tram, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northridge to San Diego State University is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Northridge to San Diego State University is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Northridge to San Diego State University. However, there are services departing from Reseda / Parthenia and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Northridge to San Diego State University station. However, there are services departing from Northridge and arriving at SDSU Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Northridge and San Diego State University is 158 miles. The road distance is 145.4 miles.
The best way to get from Northridge to San Diego State University without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Northridge to San Diego State University, including transfers.
Northridge to San Diego State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.
Northridge to San Diego State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Northridge station.
The best way to get from Northridge to San Diego State University is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $55 and takes 7h 23m, you could also fly, which costs $270 - $700 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Northridge, CA, USA and San Diego State University, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Northridge to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diego every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Northridge to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Northridge to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Santa Fe Depot to SDSU Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Northridge to San Diego State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
Northridge to San Diego State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northridge to San Diego State University is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Northridge to San Diego State University.
There are 1884+ hotels available in San Diego State University.










