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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Northridgeby tram, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Northridge by tram, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, line 240 bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Partheniabus bus 240
    2h 38m
    $5–6

  2. Bus, line 233 bus, line 240 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Wilshire / Westwoodbus bus 720
    2. Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Van Nuys / Moorparkbus bus 233
    3. Take the bus from Ventura / Beverly Glen to Reseda / Partheniabus bus 240
    2h 58m
    $3–6

  3. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Northridgetrain train VC Line
    2h 41m
    $11–15

  4. Drive 20.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Northridgecar car 20.4 mi
    29 min
    $4–6

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to Northridgetaxi taxi 20.4 mi
    29 min
    $70–85

  6. Line 1 bus, line 233 bus, line 240 bus

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Nb & Colorado Fs to Westwood Nb & Le Conte Nsbus bus 1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Van Nuys / Moorparkbus bus 233
    3. Take the bus from Ventura / Beverly Glen to Reseda / Partheniabus bus 240
    3h 3m
    $3–5

Santa Monica Pier to Northridge by foot, tram, subway, and bus

Calendar689Weekly Services
Duration2h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA and Northridge, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to Reseda / Parthenia via 5th / Colorado, Wilshire / Westwood, Westwood / Lindbrook, Van Nuys / Moorpark, and Ventura / Beverly Glen in around 2h 58m.

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