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Since most freshmen bring their cars when they live in the dorms, not many people resort to public transportation. The majority of these students, however, do use the CSUN shuttle that takes students from the dorms to the heart of campus. Since it can be a 20-minute walk to campus, depending on which building you live in, many students find the shuttle an awesome alternative to walking in the blazing heat. However, there is no other form of transportation for students once you are on campus, which is a bit of a downer considering that buildings can be very spread out.

If you want to head off campus, then public transportation is a poor alternative because everything is too far to walk, but too close to drive to—especially if you have to wait for a bus you are hoping shows up on time. The best way to get around to the grocery stores, malls, or drug stores is to befriend your roommate and ask them if you can go with them next time they run errands. Don’t forget to pay gas money, because even if your roommates refuse the money, they’ll appreciate the offer and be more likely to take you with them next time they go somewhere. If you don’t live in the dorms and believe that public transportation will be your only method of getting to school, then plan that it will probably take you three times longer to get to school. Don’t be discouraged, despite this warning, many people find that buses serve them well.

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Transportation at California State University - Northridge

akeishan

Journalism '14

3.8

B+

Why Drive When You Can Bike?

I ride my bike to school. my apartment is about 15 to 20 minutes walking distance from campus, but only 5 minutes on my bike. It is very convenient to ride my bike, and its good exercise especially on the way back from campus. There is a slight upward hill coming back from campus. Great for building muscle.

May 26, 2012

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heldin92

Music Technology '14

1.9

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Good for People Who Live Close by

The school is in the San Fernando valley which is good for people who live around the campus but a big disadvantage for people who commute such as my self, especially with gas prices being incredibly high. Tuition is also increasing and getting higher every semester. Overall it is convenient for people who live nearby but not convenient for people who commute more than 19 miles per day.

May 13, 2012

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herstef36

Computer and Information Studies '15

4.6

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Shuttle Bus

The Shuttle bus is very useful especially for those who come from the dorms.

Apr 26, 2012

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