What is the cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Northridge?

The cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Northridge is to train and line 240 bus which costs $17 - $28 and takes 5h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Marcos to Northridge?

The fastest way to get from San Marcos to Northridge is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between San Marcos and Northridge?

No, there is no direct bus from San Marcos to Northridge. However, there are services departing from Mission Rd & Pico Av and arriving at Lindley / Parthenia via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and Woodley / Saticoy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

Is there a direct train between San Marcos and Northridge?

No, there is no direct train from San Marcos station to Northridge. However, there are services departing from San Marcos Civic Center Station and arriving at Northridge via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from San Marcos to Northridge?

The distance between San Marcos and Northridge is 128 miles. The road distance is 122.2 miles.

How do I travel from San Marcos to Northridge without a car?

The best way to get from San Marcos to Northridge without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $30 - $85.

How long does it take to get from San Marcos to Northridge?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from San Marcos to Northridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Marcos to Northridge bus from?

San Marcos to Northridge bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Mission Rd & Pico Av station.

Where do I catch the San Marcos to Northridge train from?

San Marcos to Northridge train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Train or bus from San Marcos to Northridge?

The best way to get from San Marcos to Northridge is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $30 - $85. Alternatively, you can line 305 bus and line 303 bus and bus and line 237 bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the San Marcos to Northridge bus arrive?

San Marcos to Northridge bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Vista Transit Center Stall 7 station.

Where does the San Marcos to Northridge train arrive?

San Marcos to Northridge train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Northridge station.

Can I drive from San Marcos to Northridge?

Yes, the driving distance between San Marcos to Northridge is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from San Marcos to Northridge.

Where can I stay near Northridge?

There are 339+ hotels available in Northridge.

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There are 4 ways to get from San Marcos to Northridge by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Northridgetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 40m
$32–82
Train, line 240 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
2. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Partheniabus 240
5h 38m
$18–28
Line 305 bus, line 303 bus, bus, line 237 bus
1. Take the bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Vista Transit Center Stall 7bus 305
2. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus 303 / ...
3. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffbus
4. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Avebus Lax
5. Take the bus from Woodley / Saticoy to Lindley / Partheniabus 237
7h 2m
$56–105
Drive 121.5 mi
1. Drive from San Marcos to Northridgecar 121.5 mi
2h 12m
$23–32

San Marcos to Northridge by tram and train (Amtrak)

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4h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 127.2 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Northridge twice daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Lindley / Parthenia via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, and Woodley / Saticoy in around 7h 2m.

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