Transportation
California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is located in the Greater Los Angeles area and is accessible by air, public transportation, rideshare, and personal vehicle.
Airports

Closest Airports to CSUN
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
🛬 Distance: 12 miles
🚗 Typical drive time: 20–30 minutes
Smaller, easy-to-navigate airport—allow extra time for LA traffic patterns.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
🛬 Distance: 28 miles
🚗 Typical drive time: 45–75 minutes
Most flight options, but also the busiest, plan for longer travel times, especially during weekday rush hours or weekends.
Public Transportation
CSUN is accessible via regional train and bus services.

Metrolink (from Burbank Airport)
From Burbank Airport (BUR), you can take the train to the Northridge Station. The Ventura County Line of Metrolink connects Burbank Airport–North Station to the Northridge Station.
The Burbank Airport–North Metrolink Station is within walking distance of the airport terminal (or accessible via a short shuttle ride).
Ride time to Northridge Station is approximately 15–20 minutes.
From Northridge Station (about 2 miles from campus), you may take a short ride-share, local bus, or campus shuttle (weekday service only, when operating).
This is often an affordable and convenient option for travelers arriving at BUR.


LAX FlyAway (from LAX only)
From LAX, travelers may take the FlyAway Bus to the Van Nuys station, then use a short rideshare or taxi to reach the CSUN campus.
Typical drive time to CSUN: 40–80 minutes (depending on traffic)
FlyAway Bus Fare: $12.75 one-way
Service frequency: Operates 24/7, with buses running every 20–30 minutes for most of the day
Payment methods: Credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Note: Cash is not accepted

Rideshare

Uber, Lyft, Waymo and traditional taxi services are readily available from both BUR and LAX.
From Burbank: Approximately 20–30 minutes to campus.
From LAX: Approximately 45–75 minutes, depending on traffic.
Rideshare is often the most convenient option, particularly for those traveling with luggage.
CSUN Parking Permit
Driving to CSUN and need parking?
We offer parking permits! Purchase your permit via Zeffy.
