There are 6 ways to get from LA Zoo to California State University by bus, train, taxi, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Line 296 bus, train
best- Take the bus from LA Zoo to Burbank Stationbus 296
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Northridgetrain VC Line
2h 21m$6–12Line 92 bus, line 166 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Glenoaks / Highland to Glenoaks / Osbornebus 92
- Take the bus from Osborne / Glenoaks to Nordhoff / Lindleybus 166
2h 42m$3–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from LA Zoo to California State Universitytaxi 18.6 mi
28 min$75–90Drive 18.6 mi
- Drive from LA Zoo to California State Universitycar 18.6 mi
28 min$4–5Train
- Take the train from Glendale to Northridgetrain VC Line
3h 12m$6–15Line 94 bus, line 237 bus
- Take the bus from San Fernando / California to North Hollywood Stationbus 94
- Take the bus from Chandler / Lankershim to Zelzah / Plummerbus 237
3h 38m$3–4
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from LA Zoo to California State University is to line 94 bus and line 237 bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from LA Zoo to California State University is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $75 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from LA Zoo to California State University. However, there are services departing from Glenoaks / Highland and arriving at Nordhoff / Lindley via Osborne / Glenoaks. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from LA Zoo to California State University. However, there are services departing from Glendale and arriving at Northridge via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between LA Zoo and California State University is 21 miles. The road distance is 18.7 miles.
The best way to get from LA Zoo to California State University without a car is to line 296 bus and train which takes 2h 21m and costs $5 - $12.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from LA Zoo to California State University, including transfers.
LA Zoo to California State University bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Glenoaks / Highland station.
LA Zoo to California State University train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Glendale station.
The best way to get from LA Zoo to California State University is to line 92 bus and line 166 bus which takes 2h 42m and costs $2 - $4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $15 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between LA Zoo, CA, USA and California State University, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from LA Zoo to California State University via Glenoaks / Highland, Glenoaks / Osborne, Osborne / Glenoaks, and Nordhoff / Lindley in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, Metrolink Trains operates a train from Glendale to Northridge every 4 hours. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 29 min. Amtrak also services this route 3 times a day.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Burbank - Downtown to Northridge
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Glendale to Northridge
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Burbank - Downtown to Northridge
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Glendale to Northridge
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from LA Zoo to Burbank Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Glenoaks / Highland to Glenoaks / Osborne
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Osborne / Glenoaks to Nordhoff / Lindley
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from San Fernando / California to North Hollywood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Chandler / Lankershim to Zelzah / Plummer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
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More Questions & Answers
LA Zoo to California State University bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Glenoaks / Osborne station.
LA Zoo to California State University train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Northridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between LA Zoo to California State University is 19 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from LA Zoo to California State University.
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