How to get from Cal State Long Beach to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach by bus and subway?

From Cal State Long Beach to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach by bus and subway

To get from Cal State Long Beach to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 577 bus from Cal State Long Beach station to Norwalk Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 460 bus and finally take the E LINE subway from LATTC / Ortho Institute station to Downtown Santa Monica station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Cal State Long Beach may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach on the Moovit app.

119min$1.75
Bus - 577577
Bus - 460460
Subway - E LINE
Walk to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
Leaves from Cal State Long Beach

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cal State Long Beach
  • 2
    Bus - 577577
    Wait for bus
    577
    El Monte Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Norwalk Station
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Downtown LA - 6th - Los Angeles
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa Way / Adams
    ID 13460
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Santa Monica
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
    Walk to
    Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cal State Long Beach to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach by bus and subway via 93, A LINE and E LINE

To get from Cal State Long Beach to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 93 bus from W Campus & Library West Side station to Pacific & 5th SW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE subway and finally take the E LINE subway from Pico station to Downtown Santa Monica station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Cal State Long Beach may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach on the Moovit app.

157min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9393
Subway - A LINE
Subway - E LINE
Walk to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
Leaves from W Campus & Library West Side

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Campus & Library West Side
    ID 0545
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9393
    Wait for bus
    93
    93 7th - Clark to Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific & 5th SW
    ID 0362
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Pacific Ave Station
    ID 80102S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Pomona Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Pico
    ID 80121S
    54 min
  • 7
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Santa Monica
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
    Walk to
    Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cal State Long Beach to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach

The distance between Cal State Long Beach and Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach is approximately 43.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cal State Long Beach to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Santa Monica – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Cal State Long Beach to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach

To check the bus and subway schedule from Cal State Long Beach to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cal State Long Beach) and destination (Los Angeles/Santa Monica 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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Alternative route from Cal State Long Beach to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach by bus and subway via 93, A LINE and E LINE

To get from Cal State Long Beach to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 93 bus from W Campus & Library West Side station to Pacific & 5th SW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE subway and finally take the E LINE subway from Pico station to Downtown Santa Monica station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Cal State Long Beach may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach on the Moovit app.

157min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9393
Subway - A LINE
Subway - E LINE
Walk to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
Leaves from W Campus & Library West Side

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Campus & Library West Side
    ID 0545
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9393
    Wait for bus
    93
    93 7th - Clark to Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific & 5th SW
    ID 0362
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Pacific Ave Station
    ID 80102S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Pomona Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Pico
    ID 80121S
    54 min
  • 7
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Santa Monica
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
    Walk to
    Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cal State Long Beach to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line 577, Bus line 460, Subway line E LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cal State Long Beach to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    The alternative route takes 157 minutes, using Bus line 93, Subway line A LINE, Subway line E LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cal State Long Beach and Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cal State Long Beach to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    The 577 bus line goes from El Monte Station station near Cal State Long Beach in Long Beach to Norwalk Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Norwalk Station station near Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cal State Long Beach to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Cal State Long Beach and Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach by bus and subway is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cal State Long Beach to get to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    Get on the 577 bus from the El Monte Station stop near Cal State Long Beach in Long Beach.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cal State Long Beach and Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    Get off the bus at the Norwalk Station station, which is closest to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Cal State Long Beach to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    The ride from Cal State Long Beach to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach costs $1.75.

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