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How to get from Garfield/Alhambra to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus and light rail?

From Garfield/Alhambra to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus and light rail

To get from Garfield/Alhambra to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) in Long Beach, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 78 bus from Woodward / Garfield station to Grand / 2nd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail 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 29 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

149min$2.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 171171
Walk to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
Leaves from Woodward / Garfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woodward / Garfield
    ID 138
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Downtown LA - Grand - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand / 2nd
    ID 2397
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pacific Coast Hwy Station
    ID 80106S
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    PCH & Long Beach Blvd SE
    ID 1662
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 171171
    Wait for bus
    171
    171 PCH to Seal Beach
  • 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

Alternative route from Garfield/Alhambra to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus and light rail via 260/261, A LINE and 171

To get from Garfield/Alhambra to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) in Long Beach, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 260/261 bus from Atlantic / Alhambra station to Fair Oaks / Bellefontaine station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail 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 25 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

145min$2.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 260/261260/261
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 171171
Walk to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
Leaves from Atlantic / Alhambra

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Atlantic / Alhambra
    ID 3369
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 260/261260/261
    Wait for bus
    260/261
    Pasadena Fair Oaks / Walnut via Atlantic
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Bellefontaine
    ID 4961
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Fillmore Station
    ID 80416S
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pacific Coast Hwy Station
    ID 80106S
    78 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    PCH & Long Beach Blvd SE
    ID 1662
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 171171
    Wait for bus
    171
    171 PCH to Seal Beach
  • 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 Garfield/Alhambra to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)

The distance between Garfield/Alhambra, Long Beach and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), Long Beach is approximately 34.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 149 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Garfield/Alhambra to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Long Beach – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Garfield/Alhambra

Garfield/Alhambra is located at Garfield/Alhambra, Long Beach and the nearest public transit station is Garfield/Alhambra.

Bus stations close to Garfield/Alhambra:

  • Garfield/Alhambra
  • Garfield/Grand
  • Garfield/Mclean

Public transit stations close to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), Long Beach

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is located at 1250 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach and the nearest public transit station is W Campus & Library East Side.

Bus stations close to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB):

  • W Campus & Library East Side
  • W Campus & Library West Side
  • Beach Dr & Dorms N

Alternative route from Garfield/Alhambra to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus and light rail via 260/261, A LINE and 171

To get from Garfield/Alhambra to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) in Long Beach, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 260/261 bus from Atlantic / Alhambra station to Fair Oaks / Bellefontaine station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail 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 25 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

145min$2.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 260/261260/261
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 171171
Walk to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
Leaves from Atlantic / Alhambra

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Atlantic / Alhambra
    ID 3369
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 260/261260/261
    Wait for bus
    260/261
    Pasadena Fair Oaks / Walnut via Atlantic
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Bellefontaine
    ID 4961
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Fillmore Station
    ID 80416S
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pacific Coast Hwy Station
    ID 80106S
    78 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    PCH & Long Beach Blvd SE
    ID 1662
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 171171
    Wait for bus
    171
    171 PCH to Seal Beach
  • 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Garfield/Alhambra to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    The fastest way takes 149 minutes, using Bus line 78, Light Rail line A LINE, Bus line 171.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Garfield/Alhambra to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Bus line 260/261, Light Rail line A LINE, Bus line 171.

  • Is there a direct bus between Garfield/Alhambra and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Garfield/Alhambra to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    The 78 bus line goes from Woodward / Garfield station near Garfield/Alhambra in Alhambra to Downtown LA - Grand - Venice station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Downtown LA - Grand - Venice station near California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) in Long Beach.

  • How long does it take to travel from Garfield/Alhambra to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Garfield/Alhambra in Alhambra and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) in Long Beach by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Garfield/Alhambra to get to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    Get on the 78 bus from the Woodward / Garfield stop near Garfield/Alhambra in Alhambra.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Garfield/Alhambra and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown LA - Grand - Venice stop, which is closest to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) in Long Beach.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Garfield/Alhambra to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    The ride from Garfield/Alhambra to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) costs $2.25.