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

From Santa Monica / Westwood to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus and light rail

To get from Santa Monica / Westwood to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the E LINE light rail from Westwood / Rancho Park station to Pico station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 46 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 28 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus and light rail schedule from Santa Monica / Westwood may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) on the Moovit app.

148min$2.25
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - E LINE
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 4646
Walk to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
Leaves from Westwood / Rancho Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    1.13 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pico
    ID 80121S
    29 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Anaheim Street Station
    ID 80105S
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Anaheim & Long Beach Blvd SE
    ID 0463
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4646
    Wait for bus
    46
    46 Anaheim St to CSULB
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beach Dr & W Campus N
    ID 1026
    28 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

Alternative route from Santa Monica / Westwood to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus and light rail via RAPID 6, C LINE and 577

To get from Santa Monica / Westwood to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the RAPID 6 bus from Sepulveda Blvd/Santa Monica Blvd station to Lax/Metro Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C LINE light rail and finally take the 577 bus from Norwalk Station station to Cal State Long Beach station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $1.40. The bus and light rail schedule from Santa Monica / Westwood may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) on the Moovit app.

123min$1.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
Light Rail - C LINE
Bus - 577577
Walk to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
Leaves from Sepulveda Blvd/Santa Monica Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda Blvd/Santa Monica Blvd
    ID 654
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
    Wait for bus
    RAPID 6
    Lax/Metro Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lax/Metro Transit Center
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
    ID 80702
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - C LINE
    Wait for light rail
    C LINE
    Norwalk Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Norwalk Station
    ID 80314S
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Norwalk Station
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 577577
    Wait for bus
    577
    CSULB - VA Medical Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cal State Long Beach
    ID 20500005
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
    Walk to
    California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
    1250 N Bellflower Blvd
    0.52 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica / Westwood to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)

The distance between Santa Monica / Westwood and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is approximately 36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica / Westwood 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.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Santa Monica / Westwood to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Santa Monica / Westwood 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 / Westwood) and destination (California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, 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 light rail schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Santa Monica / Westwood to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus and light rail via RAPID 6, C LINE and 577

To get from Santa Monica / Westwood to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the RAPID 6 bus from Sepulveda Blvd/Santa Monica Blvd station to Lax/Metro Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C LINE light rail and finally take the 577 bus from Norwalk Station station to Cal State Long Beach station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $1.40. The bus and light rail schedule from Santa Monica / Westwood may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) on the Moovit app.

123min$1.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
Light Rail - C LINE
Bus - 577577
Walk to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
Leaves from Sepulveda Blvd/Santa Monica Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda Blvd/Santa Monica Blvd
    ID 654
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - RAPID 6RAPID 6
    Wait for bus
    RAPID 6
    Lax/Metro Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lax/Metro Transit Center
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
    ID 80702
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - C LINE
    Wait for light rail
    C LINE
    Norwalk Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Norwalk Station
    ID 80314S
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Norwalk Station
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 577577
    Wait for bus
    577
    CSULB - VA Medical Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cal State Long Beach
    ID 20500005
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
    Walk to
    California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
    1250 N Bellflower Blvd
    0.52 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Light Rail line E LINE, Light Rail line A LINE, Bus line 46.

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

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line RAPID 6, Light Rail line C LINE, Bus line 577.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Santa Monica / Westwood and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Santa Monica / Westwood to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    The E LINE light rail line goes from Westwood / Rancho Park station near Santa Monica / Westwood in West Los Angeles to Atlantic Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till Atlantic Sta. station near California State University, Long Beach (CSULB).

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

    The total travel time between Santa Monica / Westwood and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Santa Monica / Westwood to get to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    Get on the E LINE light rail from the Westwood / Rancho Park station near Santa Monica / Westwood in West Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the light rail at the Atlantic Sta. stop, which is closest to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB).

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

    The ride from Santa Monica / Westwood to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) costs $2.25.

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