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How to get fromLA Zoo to California State Universityby train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from LA Zoo to California State University by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glendale to Northridgetrain train VC Line
    1h 44m
    $25–39

  2. Bus, line 240 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Metrolink Station to Universal Redline Stationbus bus P
    2. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Centerbus bus 240
    2h 24m
    $3–6

  3. Line 92 bus, line 166 bus

    1. Take the bus from Glenoaks / Highland to Glenoaks / Osbornebus bus 92
    2. Take the bus from Osborne / Glenoaks to Nordhoff / Lindleybus bus 166
    1h 48m
    $14–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from LA Zoo to California State Universitytaxi taxi 18.6 mi
    28 min
    $85–110

  5. Drive  18.6 mi

    1. Drive from LA Zoo to California State Universitycar car 18.6 mi
    28 min
    $4–5

  6. Line 296 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from LA Zoo to Burbank Stationbus bus 296
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Northridgetrain train VC Line
    1h 50m
    $14–23

  7. Line 94 bus, line 237 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Fernando / California to North Hollywood Stationbus bus 94
    2. Take the bus from Chandler / Lankershim to Zelzah / Plummerbus bus 237
    2h 36m
    $12–16

LA Zoo to California State University by bus and foot

Calendar137Weekly Services
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 24.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 44m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from LA Zoo to California State University via Glenoaks / Highland, Glenoaks / Osborne, Osborne / Glenoaks, and Nordhoff / Lindley in around 1h 48m.

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