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How to get from Thousand Oaks to Northridge by bus and train?

From Thousand Oaks to Northridge by bus and train

To get from Thousand Oaks to Northridge in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 40 bus from Hillcrest Dr. West of Rancho Conejo Bl. station to The Oaks station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 71 bus and finally take the VC LINE train from Moorpark Metrolink Station station to Northridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 37 min.

217min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Bus - 7171
Train - VC LINE
VC LINE
Walk to Northridge
Leaves from Hillcrest Dr. West of Rancho Conejo Bl.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hillcrest Dr. West of Rancho Conejo Bl.
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    (Loop)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Oaks
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Oaks
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Northbound
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moorpark Station EB
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Moorpark Metrolink Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - VC LINE
    Wait for train
    VC LINE
    #110| L.A. Union Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Northridge
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northridge
    Walk to
    Northridge
    1.1 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Thousand Oaks to Northridge by bus and train via 44, 71 and VC LINE

To get from Thousand Oaks to Northridge in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 44 bus from Hillcrest Dr. & Artisan Rd. station to City Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 71 bus and finally take the VC LINE train from Moorpark Metrolink Station station to Northridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 47 min.

227min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4444
Bus - 7171
Train - VC LINE
VC LINE
Walk to Northridge
Leaves from Hillcrest Dr. & Artisan Rd.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hillcrest Dr. & Artisan Rd.
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    (Loop)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    City Transportation Center
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thousand Oaks Transit Center
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Northbound
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moorpark Station EB
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Moorpark Metrolink Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - VC LINE
    Wait for train
    VC LINE
    #110| L.A. Union Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Northridge
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northridge
    Walk to
    Northridge
    1.1 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Thousand Oaks to Northridge

The distance between Thousand Oaks, Los Angeles and Northridge, Los Angeles is approximately 47.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 217 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thousand Oaks 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.

Public transit stations close to Thousand Oaks

Thousand Oaks is located at Thousand Oaks, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Hillcrest Dr. West of Rancho Conejo Bl..

Bus stations close to Thousand Oaks:

  • Hillcrest Dr. West of Rancho Conejo Bl.
  • Hillcrest Dr. West of Artisan Rd.
  • Hillcrest Dr. & Artisan Rd.

Public transit stations close to Northridge, Los Angeles

Northridge is located at Northridge, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Reseda / Rayen.

Train stations close to Northridge:

  • Northridge

Bus stations close to Northridge:

  • Reseda / Rayen
  • Reseda Blvd & Rayen St (Southbound)
  • Reseda Blvd & Nordhoff St (Southbound)

Alternative route from Thousand Oaks to Northridge by bus and train via 44, 71 and VC LINE

To get from Thousand Oaks to Northridge in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 44 bus from Hillcrest Dr. & Artisan Rd. station to City Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 71 bus and finally take the VC LINE train from Moorpark Metrolink Station station to Northridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 47 min.

227min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4444
Bus - 7171
Train - VC LINE
VC LINE
Walk to Northridge
Leaves from Hillcrest Dr. & Artisan Rd.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hillcrest Dr. & Artisan Rd.
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    (Loop)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    City Transportation Center
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thousand Oaks Transit Center
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Northbound
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moorpark Station EB
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Moorpark Metrolink Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - VC LINE
    Wait for train
    VC LINE
    #110| L.A. Union Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Northridge
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northridge
    Walk to
    Northridge
    1.1 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Northridge?

    The fastest way takes 217 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line 71, Train line VC LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thousand Oaks to Northridge?

    The alternative route takes 227 minutes, using Bus line 44, Bus line 71, Train line VC LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Thousand Oaks and Northridge in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Thousand Oaks to Northridge in Los Angeles?

    The 40 bus line goes from Hillcrest Dr. West of Rancho Conejo Bl. station near Thousand Oaks to (Loop) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till (Loop) station near Northridge in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Thousand Oaks and Northridge in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 3 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Thousand Oaks to get to Northridge in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 40 bus from the Hillcrest Dr. West of Rancho Conejo Bl. stop near Thousand Oaks in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Thousand Oaks and Northridge in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the (Loop) station, which is closest to Northridge in Los Angeles.