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

From Van Nuys to Long Beach by bus and subway

To get from Van Nuys to Long Beach in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: 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 subway from 7th Street / Metro Center station to 1st Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Van Nuys may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Long Beach on the Moovit app.

128min$1.75
Bus - 162162
Subway - B LINE
Subway - 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
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center
    26 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
    57 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 40.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys to Long Beach

To check the bus and subway schedule from Van Nuys to Long Beach using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Van Nuys) 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line 162, Subway line B LINE, Subway 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 and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.

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

    The 162 bus line goes from North Hollywood Station near Van Nuys to North Hollywood Station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till North Hollywood 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 and subway?

    The total travel time between Van Nuys and Long Beach in Los Angeles by bus and subway is about 2 hr 8 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 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, which is closest to Long Beach in Los Angeles.

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

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

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