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How to get from Hawthorne / Century to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and light rail?

From Hawthorne / Century to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and light rail

To get from Hawthorne / Century to California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 40 bus from Hawthorne / Century station to Hawthorne / Lennox Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C LINE light rail and finally take the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus from Harbor Freeway Bus Station station to Cal State LA Eastbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

78min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Light Rail - C LINE
Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
Leaves from Hawthorne / Century

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hawthorne / Century
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Redondo Beach Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hawthorne / Lennox Station
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Hawthorne / Lennox Station
    ID 80306S
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - C LINE
    Wait for light rail
    C LINE
    Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Harbor Freeway Station
    ID 80309S
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor Freeway Bus Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cal State LA Eastbound
    48 min
  • 10
    Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
    Walk to
    California State University, Los Angeles
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Hawthorne / Century to California State University, Los Angeles by bus

To get from Hawthorne / Century to California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno, take the 40 bus from LA Brea / Century station to Broadway / 1st station. Next, take the 707 bus from 1st St and Hill E station to Cal State LA E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Bus - 707707
Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
Leaves from LA Brea / Century

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    LA Brea / Century
    ID 5201
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway / 1st
    ID 9059
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st St and Hill E
    ID 507
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    East:Silver Streak Montclair via Calpoly
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cal State LA E
    ID 896
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
    Walk to
    California State University, Los Angeles
    770 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hawthorne / Century to California State University, Los Angeles

The distance between Hawthorne / Century, El Sereno and California State University, Los Angeles, El Sereno is approximately 20.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hawthorne / Century to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in El Sereno – you will always have plenty of easy options.

From Hawthorne / Century to California State University, Los Angeles by bus

To get from Hawthorne / Century to California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno, take the 40 bus from LA Brea / Century station to Broadway / 1st station. Next, take the 707 bus from 1st St and Hill E station to Cal State LA E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Bus - 707707
Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
Leaves from LA Brea / Century

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    LA Brea / Century
    ID 5201
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway / 1st
    ID 9059
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st St and Hill E
    ID 507
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    East:Silver Streak Montclair via Calpoly
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cal State LA E
    ID 896
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
    Walk to
    California State University, Los Angeles
    770 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hawthorne / Century to California State University, Los Angeles?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 40, Light Rail line C LINE, Bus line METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hawthorne / Century to California State University, Los Angeles?

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line 707.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hawthorne / Century and California State University, Los Angeles?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Hawthorne / Century to California State University, Los Angeles?

    The 40 bus line goes from Hawthorne / Century station near Hawthorne / Century in Inglewood to Redondo Beach Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Redondo Beach Transit Center station near California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno.

  • How long does it take to travel from Hawthorne / Century to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Hawthorne / Century in Inglewood and California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Hawthorne / Century to get to California State University, Los Angeles?

    Get on the 40 bus from the Hawthorne / Century stop near Hawthorne / Century in Inglewood.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Hawthorne / Century to California State University, Los Angeles?

    The ride from Hawthorne / Century to California State University, Los Angeles costs $1.75.