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How to get from 8th / Alvarado to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and subway?

From 8th / Alvarado to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and subway

To get from 8th / Alvarado to California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno, take the D LINE subway from Westlake / Macarthur Park Station station to Civic Center / Grand Park Station station. Next, take the 487/489 bus from 1st / Hill station to Cal State LA Eastbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from 8th / Alvarado may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to California State University, Los Angeles on the Moovit app.

37min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - D LINE
Bus - 487/489487/489
Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
Leaves from Westlake / Macarthur Park Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Westlake / Macarthur Park Station
    ID 80210S
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - D LINE
    Wait for subway
    D LINE
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Civic Center / Grand Park Station
    ID 80213S
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st / Hill
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cal State LA Eastbound
    13 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 8th / Alvarado to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and subway via D LINE and METRO J

To get from 8th / Alvarado to California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno, take the D LINE subway from Westlake / Macarthur Park Station station to Civic Center / Grand Park Station station. Next, take the METRO J bus from 1st / Hill station to Cal State LA Eastbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from 8th / Alvarado may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to California State University, Los Angeles on the Moovit app.

37min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - D LINE
Bus - METRO J
Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
Leaves from Westlake / Macarthur Park Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Westlake / Macarthur Park Station
    ID 80210S
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - D LINE
    Wait for subway
    D LINE
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Civic Center / Grand Park Station
    ID 80213S
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st / Hill
    30 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
    14 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
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Public transit directions from 8th / Alvarado to California State University, Los Angeles

The distance between 8th / Alvarado, El Sereno and California State University, Los Angeles, El Sereno is approximately 7.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 8th / Alvarado 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 8th / Alvarado to California State University, Los Angeles

To check the bus and subway schedule from 8th / Alvarado to California State University, Los Angeles using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (8th / Alvarado) 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 8th / Alvarado to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and subway via D LINE and METRO J

To get from 8th / Alvarado to California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno, take the D LINE subway from Westlake / Macarthur Park Station station to Civic Center / Grand Park Station station. Next, take the METRO J bus from 1st / Hill station to Cal State LA Eastbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from 8th / Alvarado may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to California State University, Los Angeles on the Moovit app.

37min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - D LINE
Bus - METRO J
Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
Leaves from Westlake / Macarthur Park Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Westlake / Macarthur Park Station
    ID 80210S
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - D LINE
    Wait for subway
    D LINE
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Civic Center / Grand Park Station
    ID 80213S
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st / Hill
    30 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
    14 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 8th / Alvarado to California State University, Los Angeles?

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Subway line D LINE, Bus line 487/489.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 8th / Alvarado to California State University, Los Angeles?

    The alternative route takes 37 minutes, using Subway line D LINE, Bus line METRO J.

  • Is there a direct subway between 8th / Alvarado 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 37 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 8th / Alvarado to California State University, Los Angeles?

    The D LINE subway line goes from Westlake / Macarthur Park Station station near 8th / Alvarado in Westlake to Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Union Station station near California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno.

  • How long does it take to travel from 8th / Alvarado to California State University, Los Angeles by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between 8th / Alvarado in Westlake and California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno by subway and bus is about 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 8th / Alvarado to get to California State University, Los Angeles?

    Get on the D LINE subway from the Westlake / Macarthur Park Station station near 8th / Alvarado in Westlake.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 8th / Alvarado and California State University, Los Angeles?

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

  • How much is the subway fare from 8th / Alvarado to California State University, Los Angeles?

    The ride from 8th / Alvarado to California State University, Los Angeles costs $1.75.