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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Northridgeby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Northridge by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Chatsworthtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 42m
    $63–129

  2. Drive 169 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Northridgecar car 169 mi
    3h 11m
    $31–45

  3. Bus, line 240 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Partheniabus bus 240
    6h 9m
    $33–53

  4. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBP - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Northridgetrain train
    5h 15m
    $234–466

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SBP - BUR
    6h 27m
    $62–320

San Luis Obispo to Northridge by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Northridge, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Chatsworth 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Reseda / Parthenia via Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Universal / Studio City Station, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 6h 9m.

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