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How to get from Santa Monica Mountains to Long Beach by bus and subway?

From Santa Monica Mountains to Long Beach by bus and subway

To get from Santa Monica Mountains to Long Beach in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway 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 subway and finally take the A LINE subway from Pico Station station to 1st Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Santa Monica Mountains may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Long Beach on the Moovit app.

155min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 134134
Subway - E LINE
Subway - 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
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Santa Monica
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Atlantic Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Pico Station
    ID 80121S
    43 min
  • 7
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Downtown Long Beach Station
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    1st Street Station
    ID 80153S
    55 min
  • 9
    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 Santa Monica Mountains to Long Beach

The distance between Santa Monica Mountains, Los Angeles and Long Beach, Los Angeles is approximately 49.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 155 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica Mountains to Long Beach by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Santa Monica Mountains to Long Beach

To check the bus and subway schedule from Santa Monica Mountains to Long Beach using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Monica Mountains) and destination (Long Beach), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 155 minutes, using Bus line 134, Subway line E LINE, Subway line A LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 35 min.

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

    The 134 bus line goes from Malibu Canyon / Civic Center station near Santa Monica Mountains to 5th / Colorado station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till 5th / Colorado station near Long Beach in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Santa Monica Mountains and Long Beach in Los Angeles by bus and subway is about 2 hr 35 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the bus at the 5th / Colorado station, which is closest to Long Beach in Los Angeles.

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

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