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How to get fromCalifornia State University to San Franciscoby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from California State University to San Francisco by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Line 237 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Zelzah / Plummer to Woodley / Saticoybus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    4h 29m
    $93–207

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 16m
    $58–118

  3. Train, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    13h 32m
    $132–285

  4. Drive 363.4 mi

    1. Drive from California State University to San Franciscocar car 363.4 mi
    6h 8m
    $67–96

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    3h 51m
    $196–821

  6. Line 237 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the bus from Zelzah / Plummer to Woodley / Saticoybus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Powell Streetsubway subway
    4h 43m
    $344–1,423

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Powell Streetsubway subway
    4h 5m
    $192–667

  8. Line 237 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Zelzah / Plummer to Woodley / Saticoybus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    5h 50m
    $121–630

  9. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    5h 12m
    $509–774

  10. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Civic Center / UN Plazasubway subway Green-S
    11h 46m
    $58–85

California State University to San Francisco by foot, bus, and train (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 385.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between California State University, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from California State University to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via CSUN Transit Center, Ventura / Sepulveda, Van Nuys / Keswick, Van Nuys, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 13h 32m.

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