There are 4 ways to get from San Diego State University to Northridge by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Northridgetrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 12m$45–100Bus, line 240 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Partheniabus 240
6h 42m$23–37Drive 145 mi
- Drive from San Diego State University to Northridgecar 145 mi
2h 39m$27–39Line 10 bus, bus, line 237 bus
- Take the bus from University Av & College Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus 10
- Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus
- Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Avebus Lax
- Take the bus from Woodley / Saticoy to Lindley / Partheniabus 237
7h 32m$68–135
San Diego State University to Northridge by foot, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego State University to Northridge is to bus and line 240 bus which costs $23 - $40 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego State University to Northridge is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego State University to Northridge. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Reseda / Parthenia via Universal / Studio City Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego State University station to Northridge. However, there are services departing from SDSU Station and arriving at Northridge via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between San Diego State University and Northridge is 158 miles. The road distance is 145.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego State University to Northridge without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from San Diego State University to Northridge, including transfers.
San Diego State University to Northridge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego State University to Northridge train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from San Diego State University to Northridge is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 240 bus, which costs $23 - $40 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between San Diego State University, CA, USA and Northridge, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Northridge twice daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Diego State University to Reseda / Parthenia via SDSU Station, Old Town Station, San Diego, Los Angeles Downtown, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Universal / Studio City Station, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 6h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Northridge
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Parthenia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Woodley / Saticoy to Lindley / Parthenia
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from University Av & College Av to Old Town Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- LAX LINQ
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- LAX LINQ
- Phone
- (855) 463-5252
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlyAway
Bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- FlyAway
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego State University to Northridge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
San Diego State University to Northridge train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Northridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego State University to Northridge is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from San Diego State University to Northridge.
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