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How to get fromLos Angeles to California State Universityby train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to California State University by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Northridgetrain train VC Line
    46 min
    $17–22

  2. Subway, line 240 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / Grand Park Station to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway Metro B Line
    2. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Centerbus bus 240
    1h 56m
    $3–4

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hill St & Temple St to Devonshire St & Reseda Blvdbus bus 419
    1h 27m
    $4–6

  4. Drive  24.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to California State Universitycar car 24.2 mi
    36 min
    $5–7

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles to California State Universitytaxi taxi 24.2 mi
    36 min
    $80–100

Los Angeles to California State University by bus and foot

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 26.8 mi
  • Duration: 46 min

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

Metrolink Trains operates a train from L.A. Union Station to Northridge 5 times a day. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, LA DOT operates a bus from Hill St & Temple St to Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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