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
    ID 30016
    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
    660 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 577, C LINE and 3

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 C LINE subway and finally take the 3 bus from Lax/Metro Transit Center station to 4th St & Broadway (Downtown SM Station) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $2.85. 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.

138min$2.85
Bus - 577577
Subway - C LINE
Bus - 33
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
    ID 30016
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Norwalk Station
    ID 80314S
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - C LINE
    Wait for subway
    C LINE
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
    ID 80702
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lax/Metro Transit Center
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Downtown Santa Monica
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & Broadway (Downtown SM Station)
    ID 004BWYNN
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
    Walk to
    Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
    800 yd • 10 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 43.51 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Cal State Long Beach to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach by bus and subway via 577, C LINE and 3

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 C LINE subway and finally take the 3 bus from Lax/Metro Transit Center station to 4th St & Broadway (Downtown SM Station) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $2.85. 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.

138min$2.85
Bus - 577577
Subway - C LINE
Bus - 33
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
    ID 30016
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Norwalk Station
    ID 80314S
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - C LINE
    Wait for subway
    C LINE
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
    ID 80702
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lax/Metro Transit Center
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Downtown Santa Monica
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & Broadway (Downtown SM Station)
    ID 004BWYNN
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
    Walk to
    Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
    800 yd • 10 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 138 minutes, using Bus line 577, Subway line C LINE, Bus line 3.

  • 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 Norwalk Station station near Cal State Long Beach in Long Beach to Figueroa Way / Adams station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Figueroa Way / Adams 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 Norwalk 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 Figueroa Way / Adams 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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