There are 4 ways to get from Placentia to California State University by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Northridgetrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 11m$16–35Bus, line 240 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Broadwaybus 460
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Centerbus 240
4h 45m$6–8Train, line 240 bus
- Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line / ...
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Centerbus 240
3h 55m$12–17Drive 52.6 mi
- Drive from Placentia to California State Universitycar 52.6 mi
1h 7m$10–14
Placentia to California State University by bus, train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Placentia to California State University is to bus and line 240 bus which costs $6 - $8 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Placentia to California State University is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Placentia to California State University. However, there are services departing from Chapman-Bradford and arriving at CSUN Transit Center via Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 and Universal / Studio City Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station station and arriving at Northridge. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between Placentia and California State University is 51 miles. The road distance is 52.9 miles.
The best way to get from Placentia to California State University without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $16 - $35.
The train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Northridge takes 1h 34m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Placentia to California State University bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 station.
Placentia to California State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Placentia to California State University is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $16 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 240 bus, which costs $6 - $8 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Placentia, CA, USA and California State University, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Northridge twice daily. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 1h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chapman-Bradford to California State University via Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 8, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, 6th / Broadway, Pershing Square Station, Universal / Studio City Station, Universal / Studio City Station, and CSUN Transit Center in around 4h 45m.
- 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 Fullerton to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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 Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 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
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More Questions & Answers
Placentia to California State University bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 6th / Broadway station.
Placentia to California State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Northridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Placentia to California State University is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Placentia to California State University.
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