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How to get fromHouston to California State Universityby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 12 ways to get from Houston to California State University by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane HOU - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Northridgetrain train
    9h 12m
    $151–678

  2. Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAH - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Northridgetrain train
    9h 19m
    $91–359

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus bus
    31h 26m
    $270–475

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    38h 47m
    $175–495

  5. Drive 1,529.2 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to California State Universitycar car 1,529.2 mi
    24h 44m
    $280–404

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Long Beach Airport, tram, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane HOU - LGB
    2. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Northridgetrain train
    10h 17m
    $196–870

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane HOU - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 32m
    $274–1,220

  8. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane HOU - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Northridgetrain train
    11h 12m
    $308–1,348

  9. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane IAH - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 47m
    $154–671

  10. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IAH - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Northridgetrain train
    11h 29m
    $178–749

  11. Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane IAH - SNA
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    4. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Northridgetrain train
    12h 13m
    $175–972

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    36h 32m
    $240–451

Houston to California State University by train, subway, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration38h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and California State University, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to California State University via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles - Pacoima, Laurel Canyon / Van Nuys, Laurel Canyon / Osborne, Osborne / Laurel Canyon, and Nordhoff / Lindley in around 31h 26m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Houston to Los Angeles 3 times a week. Tickets cost $170–500 and the journey takes 36h 40m.

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