Commuter Services

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Cal State LA is located in the heart of the largest and most transited city in the nation.  Cal State LA’s Commuter Services Office strives to provide an extensive rideshare program to its faculty, staff, and students.   Serving over 20,000 faculty,  staff, and students, our goal is to provide convenient, inexpensive, and eco-friendly commuting alternatives to our population. 

CAL STATE LA TRANSIT CENTER

The Cal State LA Transit Center hosts many local and express buses operated by both the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) and Foothill Transit. The Transit Center also features its very own Metrolink station, a first for a Southern California college campus. Metrolink's San Bernardino line travels east to Union Station via a single-track platform. Additionally, there are close to 18 bus lines that serve the Cal State LA campus and are operated by both the Metro and Foothill Transit. Both local and express bus lines serve the campus.  Monthly fare discounts are available for students; please visit either metro.net or FoothillTransit.org for further information.  Campus employees may also be eligible for monthly fare discounts.  Please contact Cal State LA Commuter Services for further details. 

WHAT BUS TRANSIT AGENCIES SERVE THE CAL STATE LA TRANSIT CENTER?

The Cal State LA Transit Center serves as a stop and destination for the following bus agencies. A Metro TAP card machine is also available on the pedestrian bridge above the westbound staircase for passengers to purchase or load fares. 

Stops on the Cal State LA Transit Center: 

Stops on the busway westbound ONLY to L.A. – freeway express bus 

Stops on the busway eastbound ONLY – freeway express buses: 

*all passengers must cross the bridge overpass then proceed downstairs to the platform. 

 

WHAT TRAIN SERVICE IS AVAILABLE AT THE CAL STATE LA TRANSIT CENTER?

The Cal State LA Transit Center serves as a stop for Metrolink serving Eastbound and Westbound service on the San Bernardino Line. A Metrolink ticket vending machine is located on the Metrolink platform below the Metro westbound busway. 

 

Mascots All Aboard!

All the cool kids are doing it: take the train to school! Our very own Eddie the Golden Eagle rides the train with mascot friends from some of SoCal's best universities.

For programs available to you, please select from one of the options below.         

Commuting to Cal State LA

 

For more information contact Transportation Services via email or call (323) 343-5277.

 Cal State LA has been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces for Commuters

 Cal State LA has been recognized as one of the Best Universities for Commuters

All of the above information is subject to change without notice

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