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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Maria to Northridge is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 36m.

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 36m and costs $25 - $40.

How far is it from Santa Maria to Northridge?

The distance between Santa Maria and Northridge is 197 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 line 240 bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $45 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Santa Maria to Northridge, including transfers.

Train or bus from Santa Maria to Northridge?

The best way to get from Santa Maria to Northridge is to bus and line 240 bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23 - $95 and takes 6h 46m.

Can I drive from Santa Maria to Northridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Maria to Northridge is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Santa Maria to Northridge.

Where can I stay near Northridge?

There are 427+ hotels available in Northridge.

Santa Maria to Northridge - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 240 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, line 240 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Parthenia240
5h 5m
$48–69
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to ChatsworthPacific Surfliner
6h 46m
$24–94
Drive 141.4 mi
1. Drive from Santa Maria to Northridge141.4 mi
2h 36m
$26–38
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa BarbaraAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to NorthridgePacific Surfliner
5h 16m

Santa Maria to Northridge by bus and subway

4Weekly Services

5h 5mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Maria to Northridge.

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Distance: 195.9 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Maria 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 5h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Chatsworth twice daily. Tickets cost $21–90 and the journey takes 4h 9m.

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