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How to get from Long Beach to Venice, La by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Long Beach to Venice, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the A LINE light rail from Downtown Long Beach Station station to Pico station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally take the 1 bus from 4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co station to Main / Venice station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

125min$2.85
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 11
Leaves from Downtown Long Beach Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Downtown Long Beach Station
    ID 80101S
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pico
    ID 80121S
    56 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Downtown Santa Monica
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Venice
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Main / Venice
    Ride to bus station
    Main / Venice
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and light rail via A LINE, E LINE and 33

To get from Long Beach to Venice, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the A LINE light rail from Downtown Long Beach Station station to Pico station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally take the 33 bus from Venice / Robertson station to Main / Grand station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

123min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 3333
Walk to Venice, La
Leaves from Downtown Long Beach Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Downtown Long Beach Station
    ID 80101S
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pico
    ID 80121S
    56 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Culver City
    ID 80132S
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Venice / Robertson
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Santa Monica
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main / Grand
    ID 11599
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Venice, La
    Walk to
    Venice, La
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Long Beach to Venice, La
The distance between Long Beach, Los Angeles and Venice, La, Los Angeles is approximately 37.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Long Beach to Venice, La by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Long Beach

Long Beach is located at Long Beach, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Long Beach Blvd & 1st SE.

Bus stations close to Long Beach:

  • Long Beach Blvd & 1st SE
  • Long Beach Blvd & 1st SW
  • First & Shelter H S

Ferry stations close to Long Beach:

  • Long Beach Port
Public transit stations close to Venice, La, Los Angeles

Venice, La is located at Venice, La, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Windward Ave/Main St.

Bus stations close to Venice, La:

  • Windward Ave/Main St
  • Main NB & Market Ns
  • Main / Venice

Alternative route by bus and light rail via A LINE, E LINE and 33

To get from Long Beach to Venice, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the A LINE light rail from Downtown Long Beach Station station to Pico station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally take the 33 bus from Venice / Robertson station to Main / Grand station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

123min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 3333
Walk to Venice, La
Leaves from Downtown Long Beach Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Downtown Long Beach Station
    ID 80101S
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pico
    ID 80121S
    56 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Culver City
    ID 80132S
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Venice / Robertson
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Santa Monica
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main / Grand
    ID 11599
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Venice, La
    Walk to
    Venice, La
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Long Beach to Venice, La?

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line E LINE, Bus line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Long Beach to Venice, La?

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line E LINE, Bus line 33.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Long Beach and Venice, La in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 5 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Long Beach to Venice, La in Los Angeles?

    The A LINE light rail line goes from Downtown Long Beach Station station near Long Beach to APU / Citrus College Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till APU / Citrus College Sta. station near Venice, La in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Long Beach and Venice, La in Los Angeles by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Long Beach to get to Venice, La in Los Angeles?

    Get on the A LINE light rail from the Downtown Long Beach Station station near Long Beach in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Long Beach and Venice, La in Los Angeles?

    Get off the light rail at the APU / Citrus College Sta. stop, which is closest to Venice, La in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total light rail and bus fare from Long Beach to Venice, La?

    The ride from Long Beach to Venice, La costs $2.85.

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