There are 6 ways to get from Palm Springs to California State University by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Northridgetrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 26m$47–79Bus, train, line 240 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Centerbus 240
8h 34m$14–20Drive 128.2 mi
- Drive from Palm Springs to California State Universitycar 128.2 mi
2h 20m$24–34Fly, line 237 bus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
- Take the bus from Woodley / Saticoy to Zelzah / Plummerbus
3h 50m$143–583Bus, line 240 bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Centerbus 240
5h 50m$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Anaheim to Pacoima - Margot Hair Stylingbus 1
6h 45m$63–95
Palm Springs to California State University by bus, train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to California State University is to bus and train and line 240 bus which costs $13 - $20 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to California State University is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to California State University. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at CSUN Transit Center via Universal / Studio City Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Palm Springs and California State University is 143 miles. The road distance is 128.9 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to California State University without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 26m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Palm Springs to California State University, including transfers.
Palm Springs to California State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Palm Springs to California State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to California State University is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Palm Springs to California State University.
There are 169+ hotels available in California State University.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and California State University, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to California State University via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Universal / Studio City Station, Universal / Studio City Station, and CSUN Transit Center in around 5h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Northridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Woodley / Saticoy to Zelzah / Plummer
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Anaheim to Pacoima - Margot Hair Styling
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $25–40
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- sunline.org
Bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- sunline.org
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
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