How to get from 8th / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus and subway?

From 8th / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus and subway

To get from 8th / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the B LINE subway from Westlake / Macarthur Park Station station to 7th Street / Metro Center 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 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from 8th / Alvarado may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) on the Moovit app.

102min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - B LINE
Subway - 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
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center
    2 min
  • 4
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Downtown Long Beach Station
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway 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
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 171171
    Wait for bus
    171
    171 PCH to Seal Beach via CSULB
  • 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 8th / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)

The distance between 8th / Alvarado and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is approximately 25.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 8th / Alvarado 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 8th / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)

To check the bus and subway schedule from 8th / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (8th / Alvarado) 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 8th / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Subway line B LINE, Subway line A LINE, Bus line 171.

  • Is there a direct subway between 8th / Alvarado and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 8th / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    The B LINE subway line goes from Westlake / Macarthur Park Station station near 8th / Alvarado in Westlake to 7th Street / Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till 7th Street / Metro Center station near California State University, Long Beach (CSULB).

  • How long does it take to travel from 8th / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between 8th / Alvarado and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by subway and bus is about 1 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 8th / Alvarado to get to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    Get on the B LINE subway from the Westlake / Macarthur Park Station station near 8th / Alvarado in Westlake.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 8th / Alvarado and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    Get off the subway at the 7th Street / Metro Center stop, which is closest to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB).

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from 8th / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    The ride from 8th / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) costs $1.75.

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