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How to get from Orangethorpe-Melrose to California State University, Los Angeles by bus?

From Orangethorpe-Melrose to California State University, Los Angeles by bus

To get from Orangethorpe-Melrose to California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 30 bus from Orangethorpe-Melrose station to Orangethorpe-Beach station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 460 bus and finally take the METRO J bus from 37th St / USC station to Cal State LA Eastbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $3.75. The bus schedule from Orangethorpe-Melrose may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to California State University, Los Angeles on the Moovit app.

160min$3.75
Bus - 3030
Bus - 460460
Bus - METRO J
Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
Leaves from Orangethorpe-Melrose

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Orangethorpe-Melrose
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Cerritos Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orangethorpe-Beach
    ID 0891
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beach / Orangethorpe
    ID 8962
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Downtown LA - 6th - Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    37th St / USC
    71 min
  • 7
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cal State LA Eastbound
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
    Walk to
    California State University, Los Angeles
    670 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Orangethorpe-Melrose to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and train

To get from Orangethorpe-Melrose to California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 26 bus from Chapman-Walnut station to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the METRO J bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station to Cal State LA Eastbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The bus schedule from Orangethorpe-Melrose may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to California State University, Los Angeles on the Moovit app.

123min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2626
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - METRO J
Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
Leaves from Chapman-Walnut

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chapman-Walnut
    ID 5692
    0.84 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Fullerton Park and Ride
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5
    ID 1958
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fullerton Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3300
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cal State LA Eastbound
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
    Walk to
    California State University, Los Angeles
    670 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Orangethorpe-Melrose to California State University, Los Angeles

The distance between Orangethorpe-Melrose, El Sereno and California State University, Los Angeles, El Sereno is approximately 43.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Orangethorpe-Melrose to California State University, Los Angeles by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in El Sereno – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Orangethorpe-Melrose to California State University, Los Angeles

To check the bus schedule from Orangethorpe-Melrose to California State University, Los Angeles using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Orangethorpe-Melrose) and destination (California State University, Los Angeles), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

From Orangethorpe-Melrose to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and train

To get from Orangethorpe-Melrose to California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 26 bus from Chapman-Walnut station to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the METRO J bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station to Cal State LA Eastbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The bus schedule from Orangethorpe-Melrose may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to California State University, Los Angeles on the Moovit app.

123min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2626
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - METRO J
Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
Leaves from Chapman-Walnut

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chapman-Walnut
    ID 5692
    0.84 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Fullerton Park and Ride
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5
    ID 1958
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fullerton Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3300
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cal State LA Eastbound
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
    Walk to
    California State University, Los Angeles
    670 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Orangethorpe-Melrose to California State University, Los Angeles?

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Bus line 30, Bus line 460, Bus line METRO J.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Orangethorpe-Melrose to California State University, Los Angeles?

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 26, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line METRO J.

  • Is there a direct bus between Orangethorpe-Melrose and California State University, Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Orangethorpe-Melrose to California State University, Los Angeles?

    The 30 bus line goes from Cerritos Center station near Orangethorpe-Melrose in Placentia to Orangethorpe-Beach station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Orangethorpe-Beach station near California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno.

  • How long does it take to travel from Orangethorpe-Melrose to California State University, Los Angeles by bus?

    The total travel time between Orangethorpe-Melrose in Placentia and California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno by bus is about 2 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Orangethorpe-Melrose to get to California State University, Los Angeles?

    Get on the 30 bus from the Cerritos Center stop near Orangethorpe-Melrose in Placentia.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Orangethorpe-Melrose to California State University, Los Angeles?

    The ride from Orangethorpe-Melrose to California State University, Los Angeles costs $3.75.