There are 4 ways to get from Northridge to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
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 L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
1h 48m$12–14Line 240 bus, line 761 bus, line 1 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Reseda / Parthenia to Ventura / Sepulvedabus 240
- Take the bus from Sepulveda / Ventura to Westwood / Weyburnbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Westwood Sb & Weyburn Ns to Santa Monica Wb & Lincoln Nsbus 1 / ...
2h 3m$4–5Drive 19.9 mi
- Drive from Northridge to Santa Monicacar 19.9 mi
26 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Northridge to Santa Monicataxi 19.9 mi
26 min$65–85
Northridge to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northridge to Santa Monica is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Northridge to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Northridge to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Reseda / Parthenia and arriving at Santa Monica Wb & Lincoln Ns via Sepulveda / Ventura and Westwood Sb & Weyburn Ns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Northridge to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from Northridge and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Northridge and Santa Monica is 42 miles. The road distance is 20 miles.
The best way to get from Northridge to Santa Monica without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 48m and costs $11 - $15.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Northridge to Santa Monica, including transfers.
Northridge to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Reseda / Parthenia station.
Northridge to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Northridge station.
Northridge to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Ventura / Sepulveda station.
What companies run services between Northridge, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Reseda / Parthenia to Santa Monica Wb & Lincoln Ns via Ventura / Sepulveda, Sepulveda / Ventura, and Westwood Sb & Weyburn Ns in around 2h 3m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Northridge to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Reseda / Parthenia to Ventura / Sepulveda
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Sepulveda / Ventura to Westwood / Weyburn
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 310-451-5444
- Website
- bigbluebus.com
Bus from Westwood Sb & Weyburn Ns to Santa Monica Wb & Lincoln Ns
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- http://www.bigbluebus.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.bigbluebus.com/Routes-And-Schedules/
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $65–85
Oak Tree Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 661-478-0192
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 661-260-2227
Yellow Star Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-840-2227
- Website
- yellowstartaxi.com
Beverly Hills Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-273-6611
- Website
- beverlyhillscabco.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
United Taxi Beverly Hills
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Santa Monica Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877.733.3305
- Website
- layellowcab.com
Sunshine-deluxe-transportation
- Phone
- 310-709-8480
- Website
- yelp.com
Taxi Taxi
- Phone
- 310-444-4444
- Website
- santamonicataxi.com
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Conejo Valley Eco Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-222-0144
- Website
- conejovalleyecocab.com
Gold Coast Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-444-6969
- Website
- goldcoastcab.com
Local Thousand Oaks Taxi
- Phone
- +1 805-410-4105
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More Questions & Answers
Northridge to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northridge to Santa Monica is 20 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Northridge to Santa Monica.
There are 2675+ hotels available in Santa Monica.





