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

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

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  1. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    best
    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    4h 39m
    $311–665

  2. BART, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway Orange-S
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus bus San Jose
    10h 5m
    $56–84

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 7m
    $147–294

  4. Drive 352 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to California State Universitycar car 352 mi
    5h 54m
    $65–93

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, line 237 bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SFO - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Woodley / Saticoy to Zelzah / Plummerbus bus
    5h 43m
    $104–218

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, line 237 bus

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OAK - LAX
    3. Take the bus from Woodley / Saticoy to Zelzah / Plummerbus bus
    5h 21m
    $343–1,421

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SFO - BUR
    5h 6m
    $197–972

  8. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    5h 41m
    $506–771

  9. Fly Oakland International Airport to Long Beach Airport, line 191 bus, tram, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane OAK - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del Amo Station Bay 3bus bus
    3. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Northridgetrain train
    7h 30m
    $68–333

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    12h 16m
    $76–143

Oakland to California State University by subway, bus, and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Van Nuys once daily. Tickets cost $140–290 and the journey takes 11h 27m. Alternatively, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) every 3 hours.

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