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How to get from San Fernando / California to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and train?

From San Fernando / California to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and train

To get from San Fernando / California to California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 12 bus from San Fernando at California station to Glendale Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VC LINE train and finally take the SB LINE train from Union Station station to Cal State LA Metrolink Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and train schedule from San Fernando / California may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to California State University, Los Angeles on the Moovit app.

59min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - VC LINE
VC LINE
Train - SB LINE
SB LINE
Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
Leaves from San Fernando at California

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Fernando at California
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Glendale Transportation Center (Gtc)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glendale Transportation Center
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glendale Metrolink
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - VC LINE
    Wait for train
    VC LINE
    #106| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    13 min
  • 7
    Train - SB LINE
    Wait for train
    SB LINE
    #308| San Bernardino - Downtown
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cal State LA Metrolink Station
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
    Walk to
    California State University, Los Angeles
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Fernando / California to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and train via 12, VC LINE and METRO J

To get from San Fernando / California to California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from San Fernando at California station to Glendale Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VC LINE 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 56 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and train schedule from San Fernando / California may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to California State University, Los Angeles on the Moovit app.

56min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - VC LINE
VC LINE
Bus - METRO J
Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
Leaves from San Fernando at California

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Fernando at California
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Glendale Transportation Center (Gtc)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glendale Transportation Center
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glendale Metrolink
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - VC LINE
    Wait for train
    VC LINE
    #106| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    13 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
    700 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Fernando / California to California State University, Los Angeles

The distance between San Fernando / California, El Sereno and California State University, Los Angeles, El Sereno is approximately 12.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Fernando / California to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in El Sereno – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from San Fernando / California to California State University, Los Angeles

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

Alternative route from San Fernando / California to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and train via 12, VC LINE and METRO J

To get from San Fernando / California to California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from San Fernando at California station to Glendale Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VC LINE 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 56 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and train schedule from San Fernando / California may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to California State University, Los Angeles on the Moovit app.

56min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - VC LINE
VC LINE
Bus - METRO J
Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
Leaves from San Fernando at California

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Fernando at California
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Glendale Transportation Center (Gtc)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glendale Transportation Center
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glendale Metrolink
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - VC LINE
    Wait for train
    VC LINE
    #106| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    13 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
    700 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 12, Train line VC LINE, Train line SB LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 12, Train line VC LINE, Bus line METRO J.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Fernando / California to California State University, Los Angeles?

    The 12 bus line goes from San Fernando at California station near San Fernando / California in Glendale to Glendale Transportation Center (Gtc) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Glendale Transportation Center (Gtc) station near California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Fernando / California to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between San Fernando / California in Glendale and California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno by bus and train is about 59 min.

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

    Get on the 12 bus from the San Fernando at California stop near San Fernando / California in Glendale.

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

    Get off the bus at the Glendale Transportation Center (Gtc) station, which is closest to California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno.

  • How much is the bus fare from San Fernando / California to California State University, Los Angeles?

    The ride from San Fernando / California to California State University, Los Angeles costs $2.00.