How to get from Santa Monica Mountains, La to Long Beach by bus and light rail?

From Santa Monica Mountains, La to Long Beach by bus and light rail

To get from Santa Monica Mountains, La to Long Beach in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 light rail lines: take the 134 bus from Malibu Canyon / Civic Center station to 5th / Colorado station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally take the A LINE light rail from Pico station to 1st Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

144min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 134134
Light Rail - E LINE
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Long Beach
Leaves from Malibu Canyon / Civic Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Malibu Canyon / Civic Center
    ID 3125
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 134134
    Wait for bus
    134
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th / Colorado
    ID 3383
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Downtown Santa Monica
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pico
    ID 80121S
    44 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
    53 min
  • 9
    Walk to Long Beach
    Walk to
    Long Beach
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica Mountains, La to Long Beach

The distance between Santa Monica Mountains, La, Los Angeles and Long Beach, Los Angeles is approximately 49.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica Mountains, La 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 Santa Monica Mountains, La

Santa Monica Mountains, La is located at Santa Monica Mountains, La, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Malibu Canyon / Civic Center.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica Mountains, La:

  • Malibu Canyon / Civic Center
  • Malibu Canyon / Pacific Coast Highway
  • Civic Center / Winter Canyon

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 & Shelter B N
  • First & Shelter G S

Ferry stations close to Long Beach:

  • Long Beach Port

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica Mountains, La to Long Beach?

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 134, Bus line E LINE, Bus line A LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica Mountains, La and Long Beach in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 light rail lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Monica Mountains, La to Long Beach in Los Angeles?

    The 134 bus line goes from Malibu Canyon / Civic Center station near Santa Monica Mountains, La to Downtown Santa Monica Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines till Downtown Santa Monica Station station near Long Beach in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica Mountains, La to Long Beach in Los Angeles by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica Mountains, La and Long Beach in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Monica Mountains, La to get to Long Beach in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 134 bus from the Malibu Canyon / Civic Center stop near Santa Monica Mountains, La in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Monica Mountains, La and Long Beach in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown Santa Monica Station station, which is closest to Long Beach in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Santa Monica Mountains, La to Long Beach?

    The ride from Santa Monica Mountains, La to Long Beach costs $1.75.