How to get from Long Beach to East Whittier by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Long Beach to East Whittier in Los Angeles, take the A LINE light rail from Downtown Long Beach Station station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station station. Next, take the 120 bus from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - West station to Santa Gertrudes / Leffingwell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

124min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 120120
Walk to East Whittier
Leaves from Downtown Long Beach Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Downtown Long Beach Station
    ID 80101S
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station
    ID 80112S
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - West
    ID 30007
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 120120
    Wait for bus
    120
    Whittwood Town Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Gertrudes / Leffingwell
    ID 5966
    76 min
  • 7
    Walk to East Whittier
    Walk to
    East Whittier
    840 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Long Beach to East Whittier in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 121 bus from First & Shelter H S station to 7th & Channel SE station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 577 bus and finally take the 4 bus from C Line Station station to Imperial Highway and 1st Avenue- S/W Cor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

122min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 121121
Bus - 577577
Bus - 44
Walk to East Whittier
Leaves from First & Shelter H S

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    First & Shelter H S
    ID 4012
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 121121
    Wait for bus
    121
    121 Belmont Shore to PCH at Clark via
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th & Channel SE
    ID 0520
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7th / Channel
    ID 20500001
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 577577
    Wait for bus
    577
    El Monte Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Norwalk Station
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    C Line Station
    ID 1095
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Beach Blvd.
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Imperial Highway and 1st Avenue- S/W Cor
    ID 1107
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Whittier
    Walk to
    East Whittier
    0.86 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Long Beach to East Whittier

The distance between Long Beach, Los Angeles and East Whittier, Los Angeles is approximately 31.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Long Beach to East Whittier by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Long Beach

Long Beach is located at Long Beach, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Long Beach Blvd & 1st SE.

Bus stations close to Long Beach:

  • Long Beach Blvd & 1st SE
  • First & Shelter H S
  • Long Beach Blvd & 1st SW

Ferry stations close to Long Beach:

  • Long Beach Port

Public transit stations close to East Whittier, Los Angeles

East Whittier is located at East Whittier, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Santa Gertrudes Ave & Ocean Dr.

Bus stations close to East Whittier:

  • Santa Gertrudes Ave & Ocean Dr
  • 1st Ave & Candlelight Dr
  • 1st Ave & Leffingwell Rd

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Long Beach to East Whittier in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 121 bus from First & Shelter H S station to 7th & Channel SE station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 577 bus and finally take the 4 bus from C Line Station station to Imperial Highway and 1st Avenue- S/W Cor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

122min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 121121
Bus - 577577
Bus - 44
Walk to East Whittier
Leaves from First & Shelter H S

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    First & Shelter H S
    ID 4012
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 121121
    Wait for bus
    121
    121 Belmont Shore to PCH at Clark via
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th & Channel SE
    ID 0520
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7th / Channel
    ID 20500001
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 577577
    Wait for bus
    577
    El Monte Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Norwalk Station
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    C Line Station
    ID 1095
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Beach Blvd.
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Imperial Highway and 1st Avenue- S/W Cor
    ID 1107
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Whittier
    Walk to
    East Whittier
    0.86 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Long Beach to East Whittier?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line 120.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Long Beach to East Whittier?

    The alternative route takes 122 minutes, using Bus line 121, Bus line 577, Bus line 4.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Long Beach and East Whittier in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Long Beach to East Whittier in Los Angeles?

    The A LINE light rail line goes from Downtown Long Beach Station station near Long Beach to APU / Citrus College Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till APU / Citrus College Sta. station near East Whittier in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Long Beach to East Whittier in Los Angeles by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Long Beach and East Whittier in Los Angeles by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Long Beach to get to East Whittier in Los Angeles?

    Get on the A LINE light rail from the Downtown Long Beach Station station near Long Beach in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Long Beach and East Whittier in Los Angeles?

    Get off the light rail at the APU / Citrus College Sta. stop, which is closest to East Whittier in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Long Beach to East Whittier?

    The ride from Long Beach to East Whittier costs $1.75.

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