There are 5 ways to get from SDSU Transit Center to California State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to NorthridgePacific Surfliner
5h 45m$36–37Bus, line 240 bus via Old Town Station
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Center240
6h 15m$27–66Drive 144.2 mi
- Drive from SDSU Transit Center to California State University144.2 mi
2h 41m$27–38Train, line 240 bus
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Center240
6h 17m$36–41Bus, line 240 bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los AngelesAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to CSUN Transit Center240
7h 15m
SDSU Transit Center to California State University by tram, bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from SDSU Transit Center to California State University is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from SDSU Transit Center to California State University is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from SDSU Transit Center station to California State University. However, there are services departing from SDSU Station and arriving at Northridge via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between SDSU Transit Center and California State University is 160 miles. The road distance is 145 miles.
The best way to get from SDSU Transit Center to California State University without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs $36 - $37.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from SDSU Transit Center to California State University, including transfers.
SDSU Transit Center to California State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from SDSU Transit Center to California State University is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs $36 - $37. Alternatively, you can bus and line 240 bus via Old Town Station, which costs $27 - $70 and takes 6h 15m.
SDSU Transit Center to California State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Northridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between SDSU Transit Center to California State University is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from SDSU Transit Center to California State University.
What companies run services between SDSU Transit Center, CA, USA and California State University, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Northridge twice daily. Tickets cost $36–37 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from SDSU Station to California State University via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Universal / Studio City Station, Universal / Studio City Station, and CSUN Transit Center in around 6h 15m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Northridge
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $36–37
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $32–38
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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