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How to get from Long Beach to Arcadia by bus and light rail?

From Long Beach to Arcadia by bus and light rail

To get from Long Beach to Arcadia in Los Angeles, take the A LINE light rail from Downtown Long Beach Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. Next, take the 187 bus from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station to Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

126min$2.25
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 187187
Leaves from Downtown Long Beach Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Downtown Long Beach Station
    ID 80101S
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    99 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 125460
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    East: Azusa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave E
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave E
    ID 3615
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Long Beach to Arcadia by bus and light rail via A LINE and 179

To get from Long Beach to Arcadia in Los Angeles, take the A LINE light rail from Downtown Long Beach Station station to Arcadia station. Next, take the 179 bus from Arcadia Station (A Line) station to Huntington / Golden West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

129min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 179179
Walk to Arcadia
Leaves from Downtown Long Beach Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Downtown Long Beach Station
    ID 80101S
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Arcadia
    104 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arcadia Station (A Line)
    ID 2763
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 179179
    Wait for bus
    179
    Huntington - Monterey
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington / Golden West
    ID 16043
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Arcadia
    Walk to
    Arcadia
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Long Beach to Arcadia

The distance between Long Beach, Los Angeles and Arcadia, Los Angeles is approximately 40.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Long Beach to Arcadia by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Long Beach

Long Beach is located at Long Beach, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Long Beach Blvd & 1st SE.

Bus stations close to Long Beach:

  • Long Beach Blvd & 1st SE
  • Long Beach Blvd & 1st SW
  • First & Shelter H S

Ferry stations close to Long Beach:

  • Long Beach Port

Public transit stations close to Arcadia, Los Angeles

Arcadia is located at Arcadia, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Huntington Dr and Baldwin Ave W.

Bus stations close to Arcadia:

  • Huntington Dr and Baldwin Ave W
  • Huntington Dr and Baldwin Ave E
  • Baldwin / Huntington

Alternative route from Long Beach to Arcadia by bus and light rail via A LINE and 179

To get from Long Beach to Arcadia in Los Angeles, take the A LINE light rail from Downtown Long Beach Station station to Arcadia station. Next, take the 179 bus from Arcadia Station (A Line) station to Huntington / Golden West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

129min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 179179
Walk to Arcadia
Leaves from Downtown Long Beach Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Downtown Long Beach Station
    ID 80101S
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Arcadia
    104 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arcadia Station (A Line)
    ID 2763
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 179179
    Wait for bus
    179
    Huntington - Monterey
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington / Golden West
    ID 16043
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Arcadia
    Walk to
    Arcadia
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Long Beach to Arcadia?

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line 187.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Long Beach to Arcadia?

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line 179.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Long Beach and Arcadia in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Long Beach to Arcadia in Los Angeles?

    The A LINE light rail line goes from Downtown Long Beach Station station near Long Beach to APU / Citrus College Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till APU / Citrus College Sta. station near Arcadia in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Long Beach to Arcadia in Los Angeles by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Long Beach and Arcadia in Los Angeles by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Long Beach to get to Arcadia in Los Angeles?

    Get on the A LINE light rail from the Downtown Long Beach Station station near Long Beach in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Long Beach and Arcadia in Los Angeles?

    Get off the light rail at the APU / Citrus College Sta. stop, which is closest to Arcadia in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Long Beach to Arcadia?

    The ride from Long Beach to Arcadia costs $2.25.