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How to get from LA Palma-State College to California State University, Los Angeles by bus?

By bus

To get from LA Palma-State College to California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno, La, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 38 bus from LA Palma-State College station to LA Palma-Woodland station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 460 bus and finally take the 487 bus from 6th & Flower station to Cal State LA Eastbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $3.75.

137min$3.75
Bus - 3838
Bus - 460460
Bus - 487487
Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
Leaves from LA Palma-State College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    LA Palma-State College
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Lakewood - Del Amo and Pioneer
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    LA Palma-Woodland
    ID 0424
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Downtown LA - 6th - Los Angeles
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th & Flower
    ID 2053
    85 min
  • 6
    Bus - 487487
    Wait for bus
    487
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cal State LA Eastbound
    17 min
  • 8
    Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
    Walk to
    California State University, Los Angeles
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 38, 460 and METRO J LINE 910/950

To get from LA Palma-State College to California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno, La, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 38 bus from LA Palma-State College station to LA Palma-Woodland station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 460 bus and finally take the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus from 37th St / USC station to Cal State LA Eastbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $3.75.

139min$3.75
Bus - 3838
Bus - 460460
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
Leaves from LA Palma-State College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    LA Palma-State College
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Lakewood - Del Amo and Pioneer
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    LA Palma-Woodland
    ID 0424
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Downtown LA - 6th - Los Angeles
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    37th St / USC
    74 min
  • 6
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cal State LA Eastbound
    27 min
  • 8
    Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
    Walk to
    California State University, Los Angeles
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from LA Palma-State College to California State University, Los Angeles

The distance between LA Palma-State College, El Sereno, La and California State University, Los Angeles, El Sereno, La is approximately 43.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from LA Palma-State College to California State University, Los Angeles by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in El Sereno, La – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to LA Palma-State College

LA Palma-State College is located at LA Palma-State College, El Sereno, La and the nearest public transit station is LA Palma Ave. WB @ State College Blvd..

Train stations close to LA Palma-State College:

  • Anaheim Canyon

Bus stations close to LA Palma-State College:

  • LA Palma Ave. WB @ State College Blvd.
  • LA Palma-State College
  • LA Palma Ave. EB @ State College Blvd.

Public transit stations close to California State University, Los Angeles, El Sereno, La

California State University, Los Angeles is located at California State University, Los Angeles, El Sereno, La and the nearest public transit station is Cal State University / Eastern.

Train stations close to California State University, Los Angeles:

  • Cal State LA Metrolink Station

Bus stations close to California State University, Los Angeles:

  • Cal State University / Eastern
  • Eastern / Tim
  • Cal State LA E

Alternative route by bus via 38, 460 and METRO J LINE 910/950

To get from LA Palma-State College to California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno, La, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 38 bus from LA Palma-State College station to LA Palma-Woodland station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 460 bus and finally take the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus from 37th St / USC station to Cal State LA Eastbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $3.75.

139min$3.75
Bus - 3838
Bus - 460460
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
Leaves from LA Palma-State College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    LA Palma-State College
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Lakewood - Del Amo and Pioneer
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    LA Palma-Woodland
    ID 0424
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Downtown LA - 6th - Los Angeles
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    37th St / USC
    74 min
  • 6
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cal State LA Eastbound
    27 min
  • 8
    Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
    Walk to
    California State University, Los Angeles
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from LA Palma-State College to California State University, Los Angeles?

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 38, Bus line 460, Bus line 487.

  • What is the alternative route to get from LA Palma-State College to California State University, Los Angeles?

    The alternative route takes 139 minutes, using Bus line 38, Bus line 460, Bus line METRO J LINE 910/950.

  • Is there a direct bus between LA Palma-State College and California State University, Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from LA Palma-State College to California State University, Los Angeles?

    The 38 bus line goes from Lakewood - Del Amo and Pioneer station near LA Palma-State College in Los Angeles to LA Palma-Woodland station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till California State University, Los Angeles station near California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno, La.

  • How long does it take to travel from LA Palma-State College to California State University, Los Angeles by bus?

    The total travel time between LA Palma-State College in Los Angeles and California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno, La by bus is about 2 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near LA Palma-State College to get to California State University, Los Angeles?

    Get on the 38 bus from the Lakewood - Del Amo and Pioneer stop near LA Palma-State College in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between LA Palma-State College and California State University, Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the California State University, Los Angeles stop, which is closest to California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno, La.

  • How much is the bus fare from LA Palma-State College to California State University, Los Angeles?

    The ride from LA Palma-State College to California State University, Los Angeles costs $3.75.

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