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How to get fromSan Diego to California State Universityby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to California State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Northridgetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 31m
    $45–100

  2. Bus, line 240 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2017
    2. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Centerbus bus 240
    5h 51m
    $24–39

  3. Drive 144 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to California State Universitycar car 144 mi
    2h 41m
    $27–38

  4. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, line 237 bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Woodley / Saticoy to Zelzah / Plummerbus bus
    3h 41m
    $172–645

  5. Train, line 240 bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Centerbus bus 240
    5h 2m
    $44–88

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SAN - BUR
    5h 36m
    $272–643

San Diego to California State University by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 153.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Northridge twice daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to California State University via Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Universal / Studio City Station, Universal / Studio City Station, and CSUN Transit Center in around 5h 51m.

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