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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

santiagocarlos1993

'15

Psychology

3.8

B+

Getting Around

Honestly I haven't really noticed public transportation around school. I know there's a shuttle that goes around the school but that's about it. I live about 2 miles from the school and I take the bus that does hourly intervals which makes it quite a hassle in the morning. Buses should be available more frequently. some people walk skateboard and even bike. There's all kind of transportation at CSUN.

Jan 21, 2012

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Transportation at California State University - Northridge

schneider

'13

Computer Science

3.8

B+

Transportation

I really don't know much about my school transportation option. But me myself I take bus to school and they offer disount on the tap card, and also they have little bus for people who dorm on campus to transport students near to their dorm

Jan 17, 2012

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Transportation at California State University - Northridge

12crystal

'15

Journalism

3.5

B

Convenience

There is a tram that goes from the dorms to ampus that runs about every half an hour. For the most part it is ok but I think that there should be 2 or 3 instead of just one running at a time. Sometimes it takes them 40 minutes instead of 20 and the trams are usually VERY crowded. The up side is that the drivers are extremely nice, polite, and friendly.

Jan 10, 2012

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