How to get from Santa Barbara to Northridge by bus and train?

From Santa Barbara to Northridge by bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Northridge in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Orange Line Chatsworth Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 244 bus and finally take the 166 bus from Nordhoff / De Soto station to Nordhoff / Reseda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Barbara may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Northridge on the Moovit app.

194min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 244244
Bus - 166166
Walk to Northridge
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    1.01 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Orange Line Chatsworth Station
    ID 103
    122 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chatsworth Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 244244
    Wait for bus
    244
    Woodland Hills
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    De Soto Ave & Nordhoff St
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nordhoff / De Soto
    ID 12510
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 166166
    Wait for bus
    166
    Sun Valley
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nordhoff / Reseda
    ID 4041
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northridge
    Walk to
    Northridge
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Barbara to Northridge by bus and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER, G and 166

To get from Santa Barbara to Northridge in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Orange Line Chatsworth Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the G bus and finally take the 166 bus from Nordhoff / Canoga station to Nordhoff / Reseda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Barbara may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Northridge on the Moovit app.

194min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - GG
Bus - 166166
Walk to Northridge
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    1.01 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Orange Line Chatsworth Station
    ID 103
    122 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chatsworth Station
    ID 15568
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - G
    Wait for bus
    G
    North Hollywood Station G Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nordhoff Station
    ID 15575
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nordhoff / Canoga
    ID 4022
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 166166
    Wait for bus
    166
    Sun Valley
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nordhoff / Reseda
    ID 4041
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northridge
    Walk to
    Northridge
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara to Northridge

The distance between Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and Northridge, Los Angeles is approximately 81.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 194 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara to Northridge by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Santa Barbara to Northridge

To check the bus and train schedule from Santa Barbara to Northridge using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Barbara) and destination (Northridge), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Santa Barbara to Northridge by bus and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER, G and 166

To get from Santa Barbara to Northridge in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Orange Line Chatsworth Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the G bus and finally take the 166 bus from Nordhoff / Canoga station to Nordhoff / Reseda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Barbara may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Northridge on the Moovit app.

194min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - GG
Bus - 166166
Walk to Northridge
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    1.01 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Orange Line Chatsworth Station
    ID 103
    122 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chatsworth Station
    ID 15568
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - G
    Wait for bus
    G
    North Hollywood Station G Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nordhoff Station
    ID 15575
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nordhoff / Canoga
    ID 4022
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 166166
    Wait for bus
    166
    Sun Valley
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nordhoff / Reseda
    ID 4041
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northridge
    Walk to
    Northridge
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Northridge?

    The fastest way takes 194 minutes, using Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 244, Bus line 166.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Barbara to Northridge?

    The alternative route takes 194 minutes, using Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line G, Bus line 166.

  • Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Northridge in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Santa Barbara to Northridge in Los Angeles?

    The PACIFIC SURFLINER train line goes from Santa Barbara station near Santa Barbara to Orange Line Chatsworth Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Orange Line Chatsworth Station station near Northridge in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Barbara to Northridge in Los Angeles by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara and Northridge in Los Angeles by train and bus is about 3 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Santa Barbara to get to Northridge in Los Angeles?

    Get on the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from the Santa Barbara station near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Santa Barbara and Northridge in Los Angeles?

    Get off the train at the Orange Line Chatsworth Station stop, which is closest to Northridge in Los Angeles.

  • When is the first train from Santa Barbara to Northridge in Los Angeles?

    The first train from Santa Barbara to Northridge in Los Angeles is Pacific Surfliner. It leaves the Santa Barbara station at 11:53 PM.

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