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

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There are 10 ways to get from Elk Grove to California State University by bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    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

  2. Drive  353.3 mi

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

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    17h 23m
    $165–353

  4. 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

  5. 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
    10h 7m
    $143–185

  6. Bus #2

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

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

    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 52m
    $211–702

  8. Tram, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the tram from CRC Station to 8th & O Stationtram tram
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    8h 26m
    $244–806

  9. 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 42m
    $83–290

  10. 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
    9h
    $206–810

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar140Weekly Planes
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 32m

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 $130–310 and the journey takes 13h 48m.

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