How to get from Arcadia to California State Polytechnic University by bus and light rail?

From Arcadia to California State Polytechnic University by bus and light rail

To get from Arcadia to California State Polytechnic University in Pomona, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the A LINE light rail from Arcadia station to Irwindale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 185 bus and finally take the 480 bus from West Covina Pkwy and California Ave E station to Temple Ave and University Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min.

83min
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 185185
Bus - 480480
Walk to California State Polytechnic University
Leaves from Arcadia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Arcadia
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Irwindale
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Irwindale L Line Station
    ID 3607
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 185185
    Wait for bus
    185
    South: Puente Hills Mall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Covina Pkwy and California Ave E
    ID 2656
    19 min
  • 7
    Bus - 480480
    Wait for bus
    480
    East: Montclair Transit Cente
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Temple Ave and University Dr
    ID 2564
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to California State Polytechnic University
    Walk to
    California State Polytechnic University
    W Temple Ave, Pomona
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Arcadia to California State Polytechnic University by bus and light rail via A LINE, 280 and 486

To get from Arcadia to California State Polytechnic University in Pomona, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the A LINE light rail from Arcadia station to Azusa Downtown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 280 bus and finally take the 486 bus from Amar Rd and Azusa Ave E station to Temple Ave and University Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 280280
Bus - 486486
Walk to California State Polytechnic University
Leaves from Arcadia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Arcadia
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Azusa Downtown
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Azusa Intermodal Transit Center
    ID 177
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 280280
    Wait for bus
    280
    South: Puente Hills Mall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Azusa and Amar S
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amar Rd and Azusa Ave E
    ID 555
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 486486
    Wait for bus
    486
    East: Pomona Mtsac/ Calpoly Pomona
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Temple Ave and University Dr
    ID 2564
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to California State Polytechnic University
    Walk to
    California State Polytechnic University
    W Temple Ave, Pomona
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arcadia to California State Polytechnic University

The distance between Arcadia, Pomona and California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is approximately 19.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arcadia to California State Polytechnic University by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Pomona – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Arcadia

Arcadia is located at Arcadia, Pomona and the nearest public transit station is Metro Rail Station North.

Bus stations close to Arcadia:

  • Metro Rail Station North
  • Metro Rail Station South
  • Metro Rail Station (Gold Line)

Public transit stations close to California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

California State Polytechnic University is located at W Temple Ave, Pomona, Pomona and the nearest public transit station is Temple Ave and S Campus Dr.

Bus stations close to California State Polytechnic University:

  • Temple Ave and S Campus Dr
  • Temple Ave and Valley Blvd
  • Temple Ave and University Dr

Related Routes

Alternative route from Arcadia to California State Polytechnic University by bus and light rail via A LINE, 280 and 486

To get from Arcadia to California State Polytechnic University in Pomona, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the A LINE light rail from Arcadia station to Azusa Downtown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 280 bus and finally take the 486 bus from Amar Rd and Azusa Ave E station to Temple Ave and University Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 280280
Bus - 486486
Walk to California State Polytechnic University
Leaves from Arcadia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Arcadia
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Azusa Downtown
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Azusa Intermodal Transit Center
    ID 177
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 280280
    Wait for bus
    280
    South: Puente Hills Mall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Azusa and Amar S
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amar Rd and Azusa Ave E
    ID 555
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 486486
    Wait for bus
    486
    East: Pomona Mtsac/ Calpoly Pomona
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Temple Ave and University Dr
    ID 2564
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to California State Polytechnic University
    Walk to
    California State Polytechnic University
    W Temple Ave, Pomona
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Arcadia to California State Polytechnic University?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line 185, Bus line 480.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Arcadia to California State Polytechnic University?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line 280, Bus line 486.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Arcadia and California State Polytechnic University?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Arcadia to California State Polytechnic University?

    The A LINE light rail line goes from APU / Citrus College Sta. station near Arcadia in Arcadia to Irwindale station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Irwindale station near California State Polytechnic University in Pomona.

  • How long does it take to travel from Arcadia to California State Polytechnic University by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Arcadia in Arcadia and California State Polytechnic University in Pomona by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Arcadia to get to California State Polytechnic University?

    Get on the A LINE light rail from the APU / Citrus College Sta. station near Arcadia in Arcadia.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Arcadia and California State Polytechnic University?

    Get off the light rail at the Irwindale stop, which is closest to California State Polytechnic University in Pomona.