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How to get to San Diego State University by bus or cable car?

Directions to San Diego State University station with public transit

The following transit lines have routes that pass near San Diego State University

    BusBus: 11, 115, 215, 856, 955.Cable CarCable Car: GREEN.

How to get to San Diego State University station by bus?

Click on the bus route to see step by step directions with maps, line arrival times and updated time schedules.

Bus stops near San Diego State University

  • College Av & Alvarado Rd, 5 min walk,
  • College Av & Sdsu Transit Center, 7 min walk,
  • Sdsu Transit Center, 7 min walk,
  • San Diego State University (Hardy Ave), 11 min walk,

Cable Car stations near San Diego State University

  • Ucsd Health East Station, 20 min walk,

Bus lines to San Diego State University station

  • 14, Grantville Trolley,
  • 115, A Sdsu,
  • 11, Sdsu,
  • 955, 8th St Transit Center,
  • 215, Downtown,
  • 856, Jamacha & Doubletree,
  • 936, Spring Valley,
  • FLIXBUS 2017, San Diego State University (Hardy Ave),
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to San Diego State University?

    The closest stations to San Diego State University are:

    • College Av & Alvarado Rd is 382 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • College Av & Sdsu Transit Center is 544 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Sdsu Transit Center is 570 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • San Diego State University (Hardy Ave) is 844 yards away, 11 min walk.
    • Ucsd Health East Station is 1694 yards away, 20 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near San Diego State University?

    These bus lines stop near San Diego State University: 11, 115, 215, 856, 955.

  • Which cable car line stops near San Diego State University?

    GREEN

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to San Diego State University?

    The nearest bus stop to San Diego State University is College Av & Alvarado Rd. It’s a 5 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest cable car station to San Diego State University?

    The nearest cable car station to San Diego State University is Ucsd Health East Station. It’s a 20 min walk away.

  • What time is the first bus to San Diego State University?

    The 215 is the first bus that goes to San Diego State University. It stops nearby at 4:33 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to San Diego State University?

    The 215 is the last bus that goes to San Diego State University. It stops nearby at 1:54 AM.

  • What time is the first cable car to San Diego State University?

    The GREEN is the first cable car that goes to San Diego State University. It stops nearby at 4:54 AM.

  • What time is the last cable car to San Diego State University?

    The GREEN is the last cable car that goes to San Diego State University. It stops nearby at 12:17 AM.

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Public Transportation to San Diego State University

Wondering how to get to San Diego State University, United States? Moovit helps you find the best way to get to San Diego State University with step-by-step directions from the nearest public transit station.

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to San Diego State University? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: College Av & Alvarado Rd; College Av & Sdsu Transit Center; Sdsu Transit Center; San Diego State University (Hardy Ave); Ucsd Health East Station.

Bus: 11, 115, 215, 856, 955, 14.Cable Car: GREEN.

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San Diego State University Address: 5150 East Campus Dr San Diego, CA 92115 street in San Diego

San Diego State University
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego State University (SDSU) is a public research university in San Diego, California. Founded in 1897, it is the third-oldest university and southernmost in the 23-member California State University (CSU) system. SDSU is the oldest higher education institution in San Diego; its academic roots were established as a normal school in University Heights, then known as the San Diego Normal School. In the fall of 2024, the university enrolled over 38,000 students. The university comprises eight colleges and offers over 200 degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". The university is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. SDSU is a federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) as well as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). SDSU's athletic teams are collectively known as the Aztecs. They compete in NCAA Division I (FBS) as members of the Mountain West Conference. The university currently fields varsity teams across 17 NCAA-sanctioned sports. SDSU Mission Valley is a 166-acre (67 ha) noncontiguous expansion parcel west of the main campus; it comprises Snapdragon Stadium, home of the Aztecs football team, with facilities for university research and housing planned.

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