Orange county to Cal State LA taking Highway 5-N

Question

Hi everyone, I will be going to Cal State LA in the Winter and was wondering how is the highway 5-N in the morning around 8-9 from Anaheim? Also how is the traffic back to Anaheim around 6-7? thanks!

Answer 1

I don't know where you live in OC, but the route to CSLA is gonna be a killer any way you go. I-5 goes down to 3 lanes most of the way out of OC. If you live close to the 5, I would highly recommend the 91W to the 710N to the end at Valley Bl, then turn L. Downside: a lot of truck traffic on the 710, rough neighborhoods.

Looks like your best bet would be to take Metrolink (the train), which has a stop right at CSLA.. Even if it meant taking the 57N to Pomona, it still might be quicker and cheaper. Take a peek at this website for further details in this regard:

http://metrolink.com/

Either google earth or MSN virtual earth will show you photos of the area.

All the best.

Answer 2

Yeah, I agree with thudfan, take Metrolink.  The station is right on the CSULA campus, and the train goes much faster than the packed freeway.

Answer 3

Mornings, you will find slow traffic typically from Carmenitas through Paramount, heaviest around Imperial Highway.

Afternoons are slow typically from downtown to Slauson, and again slow Norwalk through Valley View.