How to get from Downtown Santa Monica to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus and subway?

From Downtown Santa Monica to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus and subway

To get from Downtown Santa Monica to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the E LINE subway from Downtown Santa Monica station to Pico Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE subway and finally take the 41 bus from Anaheim & Long Beach Blvd SE station to Beach Dr & W Campus N station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Downtown Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) on the Moovit app.

134min$1.75
Subway - E LINE
Subway - A LINE
Bus - 4141
Walk to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
Leaves from Downtown Santa Monica

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Downtown Santa Monica
  • 2
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Atlantic Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Pico Station
    ID 80121S
    43 min
  • 4
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Downtown Long Beach Station
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Anaheim Street Station
    ID 80105S
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Anaheim & Long Beach Blvd SE
    ID 0463
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    41 Easy-Anaheim to CSULB
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beach Dr & W Campus N
    ID 1026
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
    Walk to
    California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
    1250 N Bellflower Blvd
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown Santa Monica to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)

The distance between Downtown Santa Monica and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is approximately 39.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Santa Monica to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Long Beach – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Downtown Santa Monica to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)

To check the bus and subway schedule from Downtown Santa Monica to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Downtown Santa Monica) and destination (California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Santa Monica to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Subway line E LINE, Subway line A LINE, Bus line 41.

  • Is there a direct subway between Downtown Santa Monica and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Downtown Santa Monica to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    The E LINE subway line goes from Pico Station station near Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica to Anaheim Street Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Anaheim Street Station station near California State University, Long Beach (CSULB).

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown Santa Monica to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Downtown Santa Monica and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by subway and bus is about 2 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Downtown Santa Monica to get to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    Get on the E LINE subway from the Pico Station station near Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Downtown Santa Monica and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    Get off the subway at the Anaheim Street Station stop, which is closest to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB).

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Downtown Santa Monica to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    The ride from Downtown Santa Monica to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) costs $1.75.

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