How to get from Van Nuys to Long Beach by bus, light rail and subway?

From Van Nuys to Long Beach by bus, light rail and subway

To get from Van Nuys to Long Beach in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one light rail line: take the 162 bus from Sherman Way / Hazeltine station to North Hollywood Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B LINE subway and finally take the A LINE light rail from 7th Street / Metro Center Station station to 1st Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

138min$1.75
Bus - 162162
Subway - B LINE
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Long Beach
Leaves from Sherman Way / Hazeltine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Van Nuys
  • 2
    Bus - 162162
    Wait for bus
    162
    North Hollywood Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Hollywood Station
    ID 30001
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Hollywood Station
    ID 80201S
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    26 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
    57 min
  • 9
    Walk to Long Beach
    Walk to
    Long Beach
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Van Nuys to Long Beach by bus, light rail and train

To get from Van Nuys to Long Beach in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the DASH bus from Sherman Way / Hazeltine station to Van Nuys / Keswick station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER 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 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $14.10.

132min$14.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - DASHDASH
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Long Beach
Leaves from Sherman Way / Hazeltine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sherman Way / Hazeltine
    ID 14589
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Counterclockwise
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Nuys / Keswick
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Nuys
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    37 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
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Public transit directions from Van Nuys to Long Beach

The distance between Van Nuys, Los Angeles and Long Beach, Los Angeles is approximately 40.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Van Nuys to Long Beach by bus, light rail and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Van Nuys to Long Beach by bus, light rail and train

To get from Van Nuys to Long Beach in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the DASH bus from Sherman Way / Hazeltine station to Van Nuys / Keswick station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER 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 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $14.10.

132min$14.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - DASHDASH
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Long Beach
Leaves from Sherman Way / Hazeltine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sherman Way / Hazeltine
    ID 14589
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Counterclockwise
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Nuys / Keswick
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Nuys
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    37 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 162, Subway line B LINE, Light Rail line A LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line DASH, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Light Rail line A LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one subway line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

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

    The 162 bus line goes from North Hollywood Station station near Van Nuys to North Hollywood Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one light rail line till North Hollywood Station station near Long Beach in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Van Nuys and Long Beach in Los Angeles by bus, subway and light rail is about 2 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 162 bus from the North Hollywood Station stop near Van Nuys in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the North Hollywood Station station, which is closest to Long Beach in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus, subway and light rail fare from Van Nuys to Long Beach?

    The ride from Van Nuys to Long Beach costs $1.75.

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