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

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

To get from Imperial / Hawthorne 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 / Imperial Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CE438 bus and finally take the EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO bus from 37th St / USC station to Cal State LA Eastbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Imperial / Hawthorne may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to California State University, Los Angeles on the Moovit app.

73min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - C LINE
Bus - CE438CE438
Bus - EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
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
    300 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 / Imperial Station
    ID 80305S
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aviation/Imperial
    ID 312
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - CE438CE438
    Wait for bus
    CE438
    Northbound
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    37th St / USC
    15 min
  • 7
    Bus - EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
    Wait for bus
    EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
    910 - El Monte Station - Downtown La
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cal State LA Eastbound
    30 min
  • 9
    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 Imperial / Hawthorne to California State University, Los Angeles

The distance between Imperial / Hawthorne, El Sereno and California State University, Los Angeles, El Sereno is approximately 22.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Imperial / Hawthorne 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 Imperial / Hawthorne to California State University, Los Angeles

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Subway line C LINE, Bus line CE438, Bus line EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

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

    The C LINE subway line goes from Hawthorne / Lennox Station station near Imperial / Hawthorne in Hawthorne to Aviation / Imperial Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Aviation / Imperial Station station near California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno.

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

    The total travel time between Imperial / Hawthorne in Hawthorne and California State University, Los Angeles in El Sereno by subway and bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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