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How to get to Long Beach by bus or light rail?

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Directions to Long Beach with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Long Beach

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How to get to Long Beach by bus?

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Light Rail stations near Long Beach

  • 1st Street Station,6 min walk,

Bus stations near Long Beach

  • First & Shelter H S,7 min walk,
  • 5th St Station,10 min walk,

Bus lines to Long Beach

  • 21,21 Cherry to Alondra,
  • 22,22 Downey Ave to Artesia Blvd Only,
  • 23,23 Cherry to Downtown via Paramount,
  • 121,121 Belmont Shore to PCH at Clark via,
  • 151,151 - 4th St to Colorado Lagoon,
  • 91,91 7th - Bellflower to Alondra,
  • 92,92 7th - Woodruff to Alondra,
  • 93,93 7th - Clark to Alondra,
  • 94,94 7th Street to Los Altos,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Long Beach?

    The closest stations to Long Beach are:

    • 1st Street Station is 394 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • First & Shelter H S is 501 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • 5th St Station is 772 yards away, 10 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Long Beach?

    These bus lines stop near Long Beach: 121, 172, 232, 3, 61.

  • Which light rail line stops near Long Beach?

    A LINE (BLUE)

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Long Beach?

    The nearest light rail station to Long Beach is 1st Street Station. It’s a 6 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Long Beach?

    The nearest bus stop to Long Beach is First & Shelter H S. It’s a 7 min walk away.

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Public Transportation to Long Beach

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Long Beach? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: 1st Street Station; First & Shelter H S; 5th St Station.

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Long Beach Address: CA 90802 street in Long Beach

Long Beach
Long BeachLong Beach is a city in the U.S. state of California located within the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It is the 43rd most populous city in the United States with a population of 462,257 in 2010. A charter city, Long Beach is the 7th most populous city in California. Incorporated in 1897, Long Beach lies in Southern California in southern Los Angeles County. Long Beach is approximately 20 miles (32 km) south of downtown Los Angeles, and is part of the Gateway Cities region. The Port of Long Beach is the second busiest container port in the United States and is among the world's largest shipping ports. The city is over an oilfield with minor wells both directly beneath the city as well as offshore. The city is known for its waterfront attractions, including the permanently docked RMS Queen Mary and the Aquarium of the Pacific. Long Beach also hosts the Grand Prix of Long Beach, currently an IndyCar race and the Long Beach Pride Festival and Parade. The California State University, Long Beach, one of the largest universities in California by enrollment, is located in the city.
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Long Beach has 2 transit type(s), including: bus or light rail, operated by several transit agencies, including Metro - Los Angeles, Metro - Los Angeles, Metrolink Trains, METRO, Long Beach Transit, LADOT, OCTA, Foothill Transit, Big Blue Bus, Riverside Transit Agency, LAX FlyAway, Airporter Shuttle, Playa Vista Shuttle, Amtrak and OMNITRANS

Public transit lines with stations closest to Long Beach

Bus lines with stations closest to Long Beach

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