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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Northridge by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, train

    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 train from L.A. Union Station to Northridgetrain train VC Line
    2h 36m
    $11–15

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Westwood Nb & Weyburn 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
    2h 59m
    $3–5

  3. Line 4 bus, line 240 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Santa Monica / Vermontbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Partheniabus bus 240
    2h 59m
    $5–6

  4. Drive  20.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Northridgecar car 20.3 mi
    27 min
    $4–6

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Northridgetaxi taxi 20.3 mi
    27 min
    $70–85

Santa Monica to Northridge by tram, subway, and train

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Reseda / Parthenia via Santa Monica / Vermont, Vermont / Santa Monica Station, Universal / Studio City Station, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 2h 59m.

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