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How to get from 3rd / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus and light rail?

From 3rd / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus and light rail

To get from 3rd / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 16 bus from 3rd / Alvarado station to 6th / Grand 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 46 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

106min$2.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1616
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 171171
Walk to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
Leaves from 3rd / Alvarado

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd / Alvarado
    ID 7270
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Downtown LA - 6th - Los Angeles
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th / Grand
    ID 7351
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pacific Coast Hwy Station
    ID 80106S
    49 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
  • 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

Alternative route from 3rd / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus and light rail via 16, A LINE and 41

To get from 3rd / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 16 bus from 3rd / Alvarado station to 6th / Grand station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 41 bus from Anaheim & Long Beach Blvd SE station to Beach Dr & W Campus N station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

115min$2.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1616
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 4141
Walk to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
Leaves from 3rd / Alvarado

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd / Alvarado
    ID 7270
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Downtown LA - 6th - Los Angeles
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th / Grand
    ID 7351
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Anaheim Street Station
    ID 80105S
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Anaheim & Long Beach Blvd SE
    ID 0463
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    41 Easy-Anaheim to CSULB
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beach Dr & W Campus N
    ID 1026
    29 min
  • 10
    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
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Public transit directions from 3rd / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)

The distance between 3rd / Alvarado and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is approximately 26.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 3rd / Alvarado 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.

Alternative route from 3rd / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus and light rail via 16, A LINE and 41

To get from 3rd / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 16 bus from 3rd / Alvarado station to 6th / Grand station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 41 bus from Anaheim & Long Beach Blvd SE station to Beach Dr & W Campus N station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

115min$2.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1616
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 4141
Walk to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
Leaves from 3rd / Alvarado

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd / Alvarado
    ID 7270
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Downtown LA - 6th - Los Angeles
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th / Grand
    ID 7351
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Anaheim Street Station
    ID 80105S
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Anaheim & Long Beach Blvd SE
    ID 0463
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    41 Easy-Anaheim to CSULB
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beach Dr & W Campus N
    ID 1026
    29 min
  • 10
    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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 3rd / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Bus line 16, Light Rail line A LINE, Bus line 171.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 3rd / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 16, Light Rail line A LINE, Bus line 41.

  • Is there a direct bus between 3rd / Alvarado and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 3rd / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    The 16 bus line goes from 3rd / Alvarado station near 3rd / Alvarado in Westlake to Downtown LA - 6th - Los Angeles station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Downtown LA - 6th - Los Angeles station near California State University, Long Beach (CSULB).

  • How long does it take to travel from 3rd / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between 3rd / Alvarado and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 3rd / Alvarado to get to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    Get on the 16 bus from the 3rd / Alvarado stop near 3rd / Alvarado in Westlake.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 3rd / Alvarado and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown LA - 6th - Los Angeles stop, which is closest to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB).

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from 3rd / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    The ride from 3rd / Alvarado to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) costs $2.25.