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

From Downey to Long Beach by bus and light rail

To get from Downey to Long Beach in Los Angeles, take the 115 bus from Firestone / Brookshire station to Firestone Station station. Next, take the A LINE light rail from Firestone Station station to 1st Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

77min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 115115
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Long Beach
Leaves from Firestone / Brookshire

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Firestone / Brookshire
    ID 10451
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 115115
    Wait for bus
    115
    Manchester - Sepulveda
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Firestone Station
    ID 20400015
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Firestone Station
    ID 80114S
    50 yd • 1 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
    1st Street Station
    ID 80153S
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Long Beach
    Walk to
    Long Beach
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Downey to Long Beach by bus

To get from Downey to Long Beach in Los Angeles, take the SOUTHWEST ROUTE bus from Civic Center Dr & 3rd St station to Gardendale / Downey station. Next, take the 22 bus from Downey & Gardendale NW station to First & Shelter H S station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

86min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - SOUTHWEST ROUTESOUTHWEST ROUTE
Bus - 2222
Walk to Long Beach
Leaves from Civic Center Dr & 3rd St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Civic Center Dr & 3rd St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SOUTHWEST ROUTESOUTHWEST ROUTE
    Wait for bus
    SOUTHWEST ROUTE
    Transit Depot Loop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gardendale / Downey
    ID 32202
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downey & Gardendale NW
    ID 2222
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    22 Downey Ave to Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    First & Shelter H S
    ID 4012
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to Long Beach
    Walk to
    Long Beach
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downey to Long Beach

The distance between Downey, Los Angeles and Long Beach, Los Angeles is approximately 20.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downey to Long Beach 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 Downey

Downey is located at Downey, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is 3rd St & Civic Center Dr.

Bus stations close to Downey:

  • 3rd St & Civic Center Dr
  • Civic Center Dr & 3rd St
  • Brookshire Ave - Downey High School

Public transit stations close to Long Beach, Los Angeles

Long Beach is located at Long Beach, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is First & Shelter F S.

Bus stations close to Long Beach:

  • First & Shelter F S
  • First & Long Beach Blvd NE
  • First & Shelter H S

Ferry stations close to Long Beach:

  • Long Beach Port

From Downey to Long Beach by bus

To get from Downey to Long Beach in Los Angeles, take the SOUTHWEST ROUTE bus from Civic Center Dr & 3rd St station to Gardendale / Downey station. Next, take the 22 bus from Downey & Gardendale NW station to First & Shelter H S station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

86min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - SOUTHWEST ROUTESOUTHWEST ROUTE
Bus - 2222
Walk to Long Beach
Leaves from Civic Center Dr & 3rd St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Civic Center Dr & 3rd St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SOUTHWEST ROUTESOUTHWEST ROUTE
    Wait for bus
    SOUTHWEST ROUTE
    Transit Depot Loop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gardendale / Downey
    ID 32202
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downey & Gardendale NW
    ID 2222
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    22 Downey Ave to Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    First & Shelter H S
    ID 4012
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to Long Beach
    Walk to
    Long Beach
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 115, Bus line A LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHWEST ROUTE, Bus line 22.

  • Is there a direct bus between Downey and Long Beach in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Downey to Long Beach in Los Angeles?

    The 115 bus line goes from Firestone / Brookshire station near Downey to Manchester - Sepulveda station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Manchester - Sepulveda station near Long Beach in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Downey and Long Beach in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Downey to get to Long Beach in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 115 bus from the Firestone / Brookshire stop near Downey in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Downey and Long Beach in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Manchester - Sepulveda station, which is closest to Long Beach in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Downey to Long Beach?

    The ride from Downey to Long Beach costs $1.75.

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