Northridge Station to Winnetka: A Practical Guide

Northridge station is at 8775 Wilbur Ave. in Northridge, California, on Metrolink’s Ventura County Line. The City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation owns the station.

Use the street address when planning your arrival, and confirm the station entrance and directions through Metrolink before travelling. Amenities include restrooms and vehicle charging stations.

Check Metrolink’s current Ventura County Line schedule and fare information before choosing a train. Service times and fares can affect how you connect onward from Northridge, so verify both for your travel day rather than relying on an old timetable.

For the local leg, look up Metro’s current 242/243 service. That route connects Northridge with Chatsworth, Winnetka, and Woodland Hills via Tampa Avenue and Winnetka Avenue. Confirm the nearest stop and current departure details for your destination.

Before you go, check the official site for current schedules, fares, parking, and connection details. Metrolink provides station information and directions; use the relevant transit operator’s site for its service.

For a trip toward Winnetka, compare the Metro 242/243 bus with the other connections at the station, then check which one serves your destination best. The bus route links Northridge and Winnetka, as well as Chatsworth and Woodland Hills, along Tampa Avenue and Winnetka Avenue.

Other station connections include Metro buses, LADOT DASH, the Cal State University Northridge Shuttle, and Metro Micro. Metrolink describes Metro Micro as an on-demand rideshare for local trips and first- or last-mile connections within its service zones. Metro Micro rides cost $1; verify the current fare and service zone before booking.

If your plans include California State University, Northridge, check the university’s shuttle connection alongside public transit options. The California State University Northridge visitor guide can help you plan that part of the trip.

Northridge station has 290 parking spaces, including 8 handicapped spaces. Parking is free for Metrolink passengers, and overnight parking is allowed, although the Safe Parking Program reduces available parking.

Vehicle charging stations, restrooms, and accessible parking spaces are available. If you plan to park, check current station information before leaving, since availability can be affected by the parking program. For step-free access or other specific requirements, confirm arrangements with the station or transit operator before your trip.