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How to get fromElk Grove to California State Universityby tram, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 11 ways to get from Elk Grove to California State University by tram, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Tram to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

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    1. Take the tram from CRC Station to 8th & Capitol Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SMF - BUR
    5h 22m
    $220–714

  2. Drive  353.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elk Grove to California State Universitycar car 353.3 mi
    5h 58m
    $65–94

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Bakersfieldbus bus Sacramento
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus San José
    9h 32m
    $97–142

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    17h 23m
    $165–363

  5. Tram to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, line 237 bus

    1. Take the tram from CRC Station to 8th & Capitol Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SMF - LAX
    3. Take the bus from Woodley / Saticoy to Zelzah / Plummerbus bus
    6h 35m
    $163–398

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    7h 56m
    $253–818

  7. Tram to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, line 191 bus, tram, train

    1. Take the tram from CRC Station to 8th & Capitol Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SMF - LGB
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del Amo Station Bay 3bus bus
    4. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    5. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Northridgetrain train
    8h 11m
    $92–302

  8. Tram to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the tram from CRC Station to 8th & Capitol Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SMF - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Northridgetrain train
    8h 30m
    $215–822

  9. Fly Sacramento International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SMF - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Northridgetrain train
    9h 21m
    $341–888

  10. Bus via Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento, CA - Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Drbus bus Sacramento
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    9h 37m
    $152–197

  11. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    12h 3m
    $94–146

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a vehicle from Elk Grove to California State University via Sacramento, Bakersfield, San Fernando, Laurel Canyon / Van Nuys, Laurel Canyon / Osborne, Osborne / Laurel Canyon, and Nordhoff / Lindley in around 9h 32m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Van Nuys once daily. Tickets cost $130–320 and the journey takes 13h 48m.

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