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How to get from 6th / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus, light rail and subway?

From 6th / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus, light rail and subway

To get from 6th / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) in Long Beach, you’ll need to take one subway line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the D LINE subway from Westlake / Macarthur Park Station station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station 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 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

97min$2.25
Walk to subway station
Subway - D LINE
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 171171
Walk to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
Leaves from Westlake / Macarthur Park Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Westlake / Macarthur Park Station
    ID 80210S
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Subway - D LINE
    Wait for subway
    D LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    2 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
    Pacific Coast Hwy Station
    ID 80106S
    49 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    PCH & Long Beach Blvd SE
    ID 1662
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 171171
    Wait for bus
    171
    171 PCH to Seal Beach
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beach Dr & W Campus S
    ID 0532
    25 min
  • 9
    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 6th / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus, light rail and subway via B LINE, A LINE and 171

To get from 6th / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) in Long Beach, you’ll need to take one subway line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the B LINE subway from Westlake / Macarthur Park Station station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station 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 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

103min$2.25
Walk to subway station
Subway - B LINE
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 171171
Walk to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
Leaves from Westlake / Macarthur Park Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Westlake / Macarthur Park Station
    ID 80210S
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    2 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
    Pacific Coast Hwy Station
    ID 80106S
    49 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    PCH & Long Beach Blvd SE
    ID 1662
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 171171
    Wait for bus
    171
    171 PCH to Seal Beach
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beach Dr & W Campus S
    ID 0532
    25 min
  • 9
    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 6th / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)

The distance between 6th / Alvarado, Long Beach and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), Long Beach is approximately 25.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 6th / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus, light rail and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Long Beach – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Alternative route from 6th / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus, light rail and subway via B LINE, A LINE and 171

To get from 6th / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) in Long Beach, you’ll need to take one subway line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the B LINE subway from Westlake / Macarthur Park Station station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station 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 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

103min$2.25
Walk to subway station
Subway - B LINE
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 171171
Walk to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
Leaves from Westlake / Macarthur Park Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Westlake / Macarthur Park Station
    ID 80210S
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    2 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
    Pacific Coast Hwy Station
    ID 80106S
    49 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    PCH & Long Beach Blvd SE
    ID 1662
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 171171
    Wait for bus
    171
    171 PCH to Seal Beach
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beach Dr & W Campus S
    ID 0532
    25 min
  • 9
    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 6th / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Subway line D LINE, Light Rail line A LINE, Bus line 171.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 6th / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Subway line B LINE, Light Rail line A LINE, Bus line 171.

  • Is there a direct subway between 6th / Alvarado and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line, one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 6th / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    The D LINE subway line goes from Westlake / Macarthur Park Station station near 6th / Alvarado in Westlake to Union Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till Union Sta. station near California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) in Long Beach.

  • How long does it take to travel from 6th / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by subway, light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between 6th / Alvarado in Westlake and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) in Long Beach by subway, light rail and bus is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 6th / Alvarado to get to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    Get on the D LINE subway from the Westlake / Macarthur Park Station station near 6th / Alvarado in Westlake.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 6th / Alvarado and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    Get off the subway at the Union Sta. stop, which is closest to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) in Long Beach.

  • How much is the total subway, light rail and bus fare from 6th / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    The ride from 6th / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) costs $2.25.