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How to get fromCalifornia State University to San Diegoby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Line 240 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from CSUN Transit Center to Universal / Studio City Stationbus240
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    5h 53m
    $37–43

  2. Drive 143.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from California State University to San Diegocar143.7 mi
    2h 40m
    $27–38

  3. Line 240 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from CSUN Transit Center to Universal / Studio City Stationbus240
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegobusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 59m

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLAX - SAN
    4h 19m
    $88–333

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegobusFlixBus 2017
    6h 41m
    $28–79

  6. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeBUR - SAN
    5h 38m
    $127–281

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

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between California State University, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from California State University to San Diego via CSUN Transit Center, Universal / Studio City Station, Universal / Studio City Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, and Los Angeles in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours.

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