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How to get from Santa Monica / Westwood to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and subway?

From Santa Monica / Westwood to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and subway

To get from Santa Monica / Westwood to California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the R12 bus from Westwood / Santa Monica station to Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Station) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE subway and finally take the METRO J bus from Figueroa / 23rd station to Cal State LA Eastbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $1.10. The bus and subway schedule from Santa Monica / Westwood may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to California State University, Los Angeles on the Moovit app.

78min$1.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - R12R12
Subway - E LINE
Bus - METRO J
Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
Leaves from Westwood / Santa Monica

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood / Santa Monica
    ID 5175
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R12R12
    Wait for bus
    R12
    Palms
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Station)
    ID 2384
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    ID 80134
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Atlantic Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Figueroa / 23rd
    200 yd • 3 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
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
    Walk to
    California State University, Los Angeles
    700 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Monica / Westwood to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and subway via R12, E LINE and 200

To get from Santa Monica / Westwood to California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the R12 bus from Westwood / Santa Monica station to Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Station) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE subway and finally take the 200 bus from 3rd St & Ford Ave (WB) station to Cal State LA Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $1.10. The bus and subway schedule from Santa Monica / Westwood may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to California State University, Los Angeles on the Moovit app.

85min$1.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - R12R12
Subway - E LINE
Bus - 200200
Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
Leaves from Westwood / Santa Monica

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood / Santa Monica
    ID 5175
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R12R12
    Wait for bus
    R12
    Palms
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Station)
    ID 2384
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    ID 80134
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Atlantic Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Maravilla Station
    ID 80403S
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd St & Ford Ave (WB)
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 200200
    Wait for bus
    200
    Cal State
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cal State LA Transit Center
    ID 708
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
    Walk to
    California State University, Los Angeles
    570 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica / Westwood to California State University, Los Angeles

The distance between Santa Monica / Westwood, El Sereno and California State University, Los Angeles, El Sereno is approximately 18.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica / Westwood to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in El Sereno – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Santa Monica / Westwood to California State University, Los Angeles

To check the bus and subway schedule from Santa Monica / Westwood to California State University, Los Angeles using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Monica / Westwood) and destination (California State University, Los Angeles), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 and subway schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Santa Monica / Westwood to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and subway via R12, E LINE and 200

To get from Santa Monica / Westwood to California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the R12 bus from Westwood / Santa Monica station to Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Station) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE subway and finally take the 200 bus from 3rd St & Ford Ave (WB) station to Cal State LA Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $1.10. The bus and subway schedule from Santa Monica / Westwood may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to California State University, Los Angeles on the Moovit app.

85min$1.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - R12R12
Subway - E LINE
Bus - 200200
Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
Leaves from Westwood / Santa Monica

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood / Santa Monica
    ID 5175
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R12R12
    Wait for bus
    R12
    Palms
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Station)
    ID 2384
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    ID 80134
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Atlantic Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Maravilla Station
    ID 80403S
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd St & Ford Ave (WB)
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 200200
    Wait for bus
    200
    Cal State
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cal State LA Transit Center
    ID 708
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
    Walk to
    California State University, Los Angeles
    570 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica / Westwood to California State University, Los Angeles?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line R12, Subway line E LINE, Bus line METRO J.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Monica / Westwood to California State University, Los Angeles?

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line R12, Subway line E LINE, Bus line 200.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica / Westwood and California State University, Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Monica / Westwood to California State University, Los Angeles?

    The R12 bus line goes from Westwood / Santa Monica station near Santa Monica / Westwood in Westwood to Palms station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Palms station near California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica / Westwood to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica / Westwood in Westwood and California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno by bus and subway is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Monica / Westwood to get to California State University, Los Angeles?

    Get on the R12 bus from the Westwood / Santa Monica stop near Santa Monica / Westwood in Westwood.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Monica / Westwood and California State University, Los Angeles?

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

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Santa Monica / Westwood to California State University, Los Angeles?

    The ride from Santa Monica / Westwood to California State University, Los Angeles costs $1.10.

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