What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Maria to Northridge?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Maria to Northridge is to bus and train which costs $18 - $35 and takes 6h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Maria to Northridge?

The fastest way to get from Santa Maria to Northridge is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Maria and Northridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Maria to Northridge. However, there are services departing from Transit Center and arriving at Lindley / Parthenia via Santa Maria Airport, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and Woodley / Saticoy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Maria and Northridge?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Maria station to Northridge. However, there are services departing from Guadalupe Amtrak Station and arriving at Chatsworth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Santa Maria to Northridge?

The distance between Santa Maria and Northridge is 156 miles. The road distance is 142.2 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Maria to Northridge without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Maria to Northridge without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 9m and costs $18 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Santa Maria to Northridge?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Santa Maria to Northridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Maria to Northridge bus from?

Santa Maria to Northridge bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Maria Airport, CA station.

Where do I catch the Santa Maria to Northridge train from?

Santa Maria to Northridge train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Guadalupe Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Santa Maria to Northridge?

The best way to get from Santa Maria to Northridge is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $120 and takes 7h 38m.

Where does the Santa Maria to Northridge bus arrive?

Santa Maria to Northridge bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

Where does the Santa Maria to Northridge train arrive?

Santa Maria to Northridge train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chatsworth station.

Can I drive from Santa Maria to Northridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Maria to Northridge is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Santa Maria to Northridge.

Where can I stay near Northridge?

There are 339+ hotels available in Northridge.

Santa Maria to Northridge - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus
2. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Camarillo stationbus 80 / ...
3. Take the train from Camarillo to Northridgetrain
6h 9m
$18–34
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Chatsworthtrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 34m
$53–114
Drive 141.4 mi
1. Drive from Santa Maria to Northridgecar 141.4 mi
2h 37m
$26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
7h 38m
$95–117

Santa Maria to Northridge by bus and train

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Distance: 155.2 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA and Northridge, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Chatsworth 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 4h 7m. Alternatively, Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $85–105 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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