There are 4 ways to get from San Diego State University to Cal State Long Beach by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, 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.
Train, line 50 bus
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Anaheimtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Artic - Dock 5 to 7Th-East Campusbus 50
4h 50m$32–63Drive 102 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego State University to Cal State Long Beachcar 102 mi
1h 49m$19–27Line 215 bus, bus
- Take the bus from SDSU Transit Center to India St & C Stbus 215
- Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus FlixBus 2017
5h 1m$22–36Bus, line 50 bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheimbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Artic - Dock 5 to 7Th-East Campusbus 50
5h 23m$34–67
San Diego State University to Cal State Long Beach by foot, tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego State University to Cal State Long Beach is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego State University to Cal State Long Beach is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego State University to Cal State Long Beach. However, there are services departing from SDSU Transit Center and arriving at 7th & Channel SE via San Diego and 1st & Shelter E S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between San Diego State University and Cal State Long Beach is 120 miles. The road distance is 102.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego State University to Cal State Long Beach without a car is to train and line 50 bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from San Diego State University to Cal State Long Beach, including transfers.
San Diego State University to Cal State Long Beach bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from SDSU Transit Center station.
San Diego State University to Cal State Long Beach bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at India St & C St station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego State University to Cal State Long Beach is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from San Diego State University to Cal State Long Beach.
There are 1758+ hotels available in Cal State Long Beach.
What companies run services between San Diego State University, CA, USA and Cal State Long Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from San Diego State University to Cal State Long Beach via SDSU Transit Center, India St & C St, San Diego, Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery, 1st & Shelter E S, and 7th & Channel SE in around 5h 1m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Artic - Dock 5 to 7Th-East Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Artic - Dock 5 to 7Th-East Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from SDSU Transit Center to India St & C St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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