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How to get from Hawthorne / Imperial to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and subway?

From Hawthorne / Imperial to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and subway

To get from Hawthorne / Imperial to California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno, take the C LINE subway from Hawthorne / Lennox Station station to Harbor Freeway Station station. Next, take the METRO J bus from Harbor Freeway Bus Station station to Cal State LA Eastbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Hawthorne / Imperial may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to California State University, Los Angeles on the Moovit app.

74min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - C LINE
Bus - METRO J
Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
Leaves from Hawthorne / Lennox Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Hawthorne / Lennox Station
    ID 80306S
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - C LINE
    Wait for subway
    C LINE
    Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harbor Freeway Station
    ID 80309S
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor Freeway Bus Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cal State LA Eastbound
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
    Walk to
    California State University, Los Angeles
    670 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Hawthorne / Imperial to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and subway via C LINE, CE438 and 707

To get from Hawthorne / Imperial to California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the C LINE subway from Hawthorne / Lennox Station station to Aviation / LAX Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CE438 bus and finally take the 707 bus from Olympic Blvd and Flower St station to Cal State LA E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The bus and subway schedule from Hawthorne / Imperial may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to California State University, Los Angeles on the Moovit app.

73min
Walk to subway station
Subway - C LINE
Bus - CE438CE438
Bus - 707707
Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
Leaves from Hawthorne / Lennox Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Hawthorne / Lennox Station
    ID 80306S
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - C LINE
    Wait for subway
    C LINE
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Aviation / LAX Station
    ID 80305S
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aviation Blvd/Imperial Hwy
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - CE438CE438
    Wait for bus
    CE438
    Northbound
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa St & Olympic Blvd
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympic Blvd and Flower St
    ID 3624
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    East:Silver Streak Montclair via Calpoly
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cal State LA E
    ID 896
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
    Walk to
    California State University, Los Angeles
    780 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hawthorne / Imperial to California State University, Los Angeles

The distance between Hawthorne / Imperial, El Sereno and California State University, Los Angeles, El Sereno is approximately 19.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hawthorne / Imperial 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 Hawthorne / Imperial to California State University, Los Angeles

To check the bus and subway schedule from Hawthorne / Imperial to California State University, Los Angeles using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Hawthorne / Imperial) 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.

Alternative route from Hawthorne / Imperial to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and subway via C LINE, CE438 and 707

To get from Hawthorne / Imperial to California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the C LINE subway from Hawthorne / Lennox Station station to Aviation / LAX Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CE438 bus and finally take the 707 bus from Olympic Blvd and Flower St station to Cal State LA E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The bus and subway schedule from Hawthorne / Imperial may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to California State University, Los Angeles on the Moovit app.

73min
Walk to subway station
Subway - C LINE
Bus - CE438CE438
Bus - 707707
Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
Leaves from Hawthorne / Lennox Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Hawthorne / Lennox Station
    ID 80306S
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - C LINE
    Wait for subway
    C LINE
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Aviation / LAX Station
    ID 80305S
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aviation Blvd/Imperial Hwy
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - CE438CE438
    Wait for bus
    CE438
    Northbound
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa St & Olympic Blvd
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympic Blvd and Flower St
    ID 3624
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    East:Silver Streak Montclair via Calpoly
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cal State LA E
    ID 896
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
    Walk to
    California State University, Los Angeles
    780 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Subway line C LINE, Bus line METRO J.

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

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Subway line C LINE, Bus line CE438, Bus line 707.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Hawthorne / Imperial to California State University, Los Angeles?

    The C LINE subway line goes from Hawthorne / Lennox Station station near Hawthorne / Imperial in Hawthorne to Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station station near California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno.

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

    The total travel time between Hawthorne / Imperial in Hawthorne and California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno by subway and bus is about 1 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the C LINE subway from the Hawthorne / Lennox Station station near Hawthorne / Imperial in Hawthorne.

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

    Get off the subway at the Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station stop, which is closest to California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno.

  • How much is the subway fare from Hawthorne / Imperial to California State University, Los Angeles?

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