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How to get fromDowney to California State Universityby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Downey to California State University by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Northridgetrain train VC Line
    2h 40m
    $20–27

  2. Drive  36.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downey to California State Universitycar car 36.5 mi
    50 min
    $6–9

  3. Line 127 bus, line 240 bus

    1. Take the bus from Firestone / Downey to MLK Transit Centerbus bus 127
    2. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Centerbus bus 240
    3h 26m
    $7–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downey to California State Universitytaxi taxi 36.5 mi
    50 min
    $120–150

  5. Line 111 bus, line 51 bus, line 240 bus

    1. Take the bus from Florence / Downey to Florence / Avalonbus bus 111
    2. Take the bus from Avalon / Florence to 7th / Flowerbus bus 51
    3. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Centerbus bus 240
    3h 40m
    $6–7

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Devonshire St & Reseda Blvdbus bus 419
    3h 49m
    $7–9

Downey to California State University by bus, tram, subway, and foot

Calendar176Weekly Services
Duration3h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Downey to California State University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 44.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Firestone / Downey to California State University via MLK Transit Center, Compton Station, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Universal / Studio City Station, Universal / Studio City Station, and CSUN Transit Center in around 3h 26m.

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