Skip to main content

How to get from MLK Transit Center to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and subway?

From MLK Transit Center to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and subway

To get from MLK Transit Center to California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno, take the A LINE subway from Compton Station station to Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill station. Next, take the METRO J bus from Olive / General Thaddeus Kosciuszko station to Cal State LA Eastbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from MLK Transit Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to California State University, Los Angeles on the Moovit app.

71min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - A LINE
Bus - METRO J
Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
Leaves from Compton Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Compton Station
    ID 80111S
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Pomona Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olive / General Thaddeus Kosciuszko
    300 yd • 4 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
    16 min
  • 7
    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 MLK Transit Center to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and subway via A LINE and 707

To get from MLK Transit Center to California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno, take the A LINE subway from Compton Station station to Union Station station. Next, take the 707 bus from Ramirez Street 598 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 MLK Transit Center 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 - A LINE
Bus - 707707
Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
Leaves from Compton Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Compton Station
    ID 80111S
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Pomona Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ramirez Street 598
    240 yd • 3 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 Eastbound
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
    Walk to
    California State University, Los Angeles
    700 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Los Angeles.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from MLK Transit Center to California State University, Los Angeles

The distance between MLK Transit Center, El Sereno and California State University, Los Angeles, El Sereno is approximately 18.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from MLK Transit Center 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 MLK Transit Center to California State University, Los Angeles

To check the bus and subway schedule from MLK Transit Center to California State University, Los Angeles using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (MLK Transit Center) 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 MLK Transit Center to California State University, Los Angeles by bus and subway via A LINE and 707

To get from MLK Transit Center to California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno, take the A LINE subway from Compton Station station to Union Station station. Next, take the 707 bus from Ramirez Street 598 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 MLK Transit Center 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 - A LINE
Bus - 707707
Walk to California State University, Los Angeles
Leaves from Compton Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Compton Station
    ID 80111S
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Pomona Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ramirez Street 598
    240 yd • 3 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 Eastbound
    6 min
  • 7
    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 MLK Transit Center to California State University, Los Angeles?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Subway line A LINE, Bus line METRO J.

  • What is the alternative route to get from MLK Transit Center to California State University, Los Angeles?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Subway line A LINE, Bus line 707.

  • Is there a direct subway between MLK Transit Center 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 11 min.

  • Which subway line goes from MLK Transit Center to California State University, Los Angeles?

    The A LINE subway line goes from Compton Station station near MLK Transit Center in Compton to Pomona Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Pomona Station station near California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno.

  • How long does it take to travel from MLK Transit Center to California State University, Los Angeles by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between MLK Transit Center in Compton and California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno by subway and bus is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near MLK Transit Center to get to California State University, Los Angeles?

    Get on the A LINE subway from the Compton Station station near MLK Transit Center in Compton.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between MLK Transit Center and California State University, Los Angeles?

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

  • How much is the subway fare from MLK Transit Center to California State University, Los Angeles?

    The ride from MLK Transit Center to California State University, Los Angeles costs $1.75.