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

Garfield/Alhambra to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) - Bus Schedule

The 78 bus from Garfield/Alhambra to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 20-40 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 27 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

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

To get from Garfield/Alhambra to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 78 bus from Woodward Ave & Garfield Ave station to Grand / 2nd 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 27 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Garfield/Alhambra may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) on the Moovit app.

147min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Subway - A LINE
Bus - 171171
Walk to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
Leaves from Woodward Ave & Garfield Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woodward Ave & Garfield Ave
    440 yd • 5 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 subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill
    170 yd • 3 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
    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 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 Garfield/Alhambra to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)

The distance between Garfield/Alhambra and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is approximately 34.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Garfield/Alhambra 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 Garfield/Alhambra to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)

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

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 78, Subway 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 subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

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

    The 78 bus line goes from Woodward Ave & Garfield Ave station near Garfield/Alhambra in Alhambra to Grand / 2nd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Grand / 2nd station near California State University, Long Beach (CSULB).

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

    The total travel time between Garfield/Alhambra and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus and subway is about 2 hr 27 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 Ave & Garfield Ave 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 Grand / 2nd stop, which is closest to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB).

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

    The ride from Garfield/Alhambra to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) costs $1.75.

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