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

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

To get from Pico / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 30 bus from Pico / Alvarado station to Pico / Figueroa 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 39 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Pico / Alvarado may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) on the Moovit app.

99min$1.75
Bus - 3030
Subway - A LINE
Bus - 171171
Walk to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
Leaves from Pico / Alvarado

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Pico / Alvarado
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Downtown La- Little Tokyo-Arts Dist Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pico / Figueroa
    ID 7909
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Pico Station
    ID 80121S
    180 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
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    PCH & Long Beach Blvd SE
    ID 1662
    230 yd • 3 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 Pico / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)

The distance between Pico / Alvarado and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is approximately 25.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pico / 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 Pico / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)

To check the bus and subway schedule from Pico / 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 (Pico / 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 Pico / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 30, Subway line A LINE, Bus line 171.

  • Is there a direct bus between Pico / Alvarado 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 1 hr 39 min.

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

    The 30 bus line goes from Pico / Figueroa station near Pico / Alvarado in Pico-Union to Pico Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Pico Station station near California State University, Long Beach (CSULB).

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

    The total travel time between Pico / Alvarado and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus and subway is about 1 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the 30 bus from the Pico / Figueroa stop near Pico / Alvarado in Pico-Union.

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

    Get off the bus at the Pico Station stop, which is closest to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB).

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

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

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