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

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

To get from Santa Monica / LA Cienega to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 16 bus from Holloway / La Cienega station to 6th / Grand station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE subway and finally take the 171 bus from PCH & Long Beach Blvd SE station to Beach Dr & W Campus S station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Santa Monica / LA Cienega may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) on the Moovit app.

152min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1616
Subway - A LINE
Bus - 171171
Walk to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
Leaves from Holloway / La Cienega

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Holloway / La Cienega
    ID 10998
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Downtown La - 6th - Los Angeles
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th / Grand
    ID 7351
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Downtown Long Beach Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Pacific Coast Hwy Station
    ID 80106S
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    PCH & Long Beach Blvd SE
    ID 1662
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 171171
    Wait for bus
    171
    171 PCH to Seal Beach via CSULB
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beach Dr & W Campus S
    ID 0532
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
    Walk to
    California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
    1250 N Bellflower Blvd
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica / LA Cienega to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)

The distance between Santa Monica / LA Cienega and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is approximately 34.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica / LA Cienega 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 Santa Monica / LA Cienega to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)

To check the bus and subway schedule from Santa Monica / LA Cienega to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Monica / LA Cienega) 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 Santa Monica / LA Cienega to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Bus line 16, Subway line A LINE, Bus line 171.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica / LA Cienega and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Monica / LA Cienega to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    The 16 bus line goes from Holloway / La Cienega station near Santa Monica / LA Cienega in West Hollywood to 6th / Grand station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till 6th / Grand station near California State University, Long Beach (CSULB).

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

    The total travel time between Santa Monica / LA Cienega and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus and subway is about 2 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Monica / LA Cienega to get to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    Get on the 16 bus from the Holloway / La Cienega stop near Santa Monica / LA Cienega in West Hollywood.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Monica / LA Cienega and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    Get off the bus at the 6th / Grand stop, which is closest to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB).

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

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

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