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How to get from Riverside to Long Beach by bus, light rail and train?

From Riverside to Long Beach by bus, light rail and train

To get from Riverside to Long Beach in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 215 bus from Lemon @ University station to San Bernardino Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SB LINE train and finally take the A LINE light rail from Union Station station to 1st Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

220min$11.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 215215
Train - SB LINE
SB LINE
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Long Beach
Leaves from Lemon @ University

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lemon @ University
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Express to Downtown San Bernardino
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Bernardino Transit Center
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Bernardino - Downtown Metrolink Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SB LINE
    Wait for train
    SB LINE
    #321| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    106 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    1st Street Station
    ID 80153S
    66 min
  • 9
    Walk to Long Beach
    Walk to
    Long Beach
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Riverside to Long Beach by bus

To get from Riverside to Long Beach in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 200 bus from Lemon + University station to Katella + State College station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 bus and finally take the 173 bus from Studebaker-Willow station to 1st & Shelter F S station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $6.75.

202min$6.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 200200
Bus - 5050
Bus - 173173
Walk to Long Beach
Leaves from Lemon + University

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lemon + University
    ID 3489
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 200200
    Wait for bus
    200
    West to Anaheim/Disneyland
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Katella + State College
    ID 3507
    80 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Katella-State College
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Long Beach - Cal State Long Beach
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Studebaker-Willow
    50 min
  • 7
    Bus - 173173
    Wait for bus
    173
    173 Studebaker to Downtown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st & Shelter F S
    ID 4008
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to Long Beach
    Walk to
    Long Beach
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Riverside to Long Beach

The distance between Riverside, Los Angeles and Long Beach, Los Angeles is approximately 92.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 220 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverside to Long Beach by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Riverside

Riverside is located at Riverside, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is University + Lemon.

Train stations close to Riverside:

  • Riverside
  • Riverside-Downtown Metrolink Station

Bus stations close to Riverside:

  • University + Lemon
  • Lemon @ University
  • Lemon + University

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 1st & Shelter G S.

Bus stations close to Long Beach:

  • 1st & Shelter G S
  • First & Shelter B N
  • Ocean & Hart Pl SE

Ferry stations close to Long Beach:

  • Long Beach Port

From Riverside to Long Beach by bus

To get from Riverside to Long Beach in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 200 bus from Lemon + University station to Katella + State College station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 bus and finally take the 173 bus from Studebaker-Willow station to 1st & Shelter F S station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $6.75.

202min$6.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 200200
Bus - 5050
Bus - 173173
Walk to Long Beach
Leaves from Lemon + University

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lemon + University
    ID 3489
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 200200
    Wait for bus
    200
    West to Anaheim/Disneyland
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Katella + State College
    ID 3507
    80 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Katella-State College
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Long Beach - Cal State Long Beach
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Studebaker-Willow
    50 min
  • 7
    Bus - 173173
    Wait for bus
    173
    173 Studebaker to Downtown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st & Shelter F S
    ID 4008
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to Long Beach
    Walk to
    Long Beach
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 220 minutes, using Bus line 215, Train line SB LINE, Light Rail line A LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 202 minutes, using Bus line 200, Bus line 50, Bus line 173.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 40 min.

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

    The 215 bus line goes from Lemon @ University station near Riverside to Express to Downtown San Bernardino station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Express to Downtown San Bernardino station near Long Beach in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Riverside and Long Beach in Los Angeles by bus, train and light rail is about 3 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the 215 bus from the Lemon @ University stop near Riverside in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Express to Downtown San Bernardino station, which is closest to Long Beach in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus, train and light rail fare from Riverside to Long Beach?

    The ride from Riverside to Long Beach costs $11.75.