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Directions to Long Beach with public transportation

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How to get to Long Beach by bus?

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Bus stations near Long Beach

  • Ocean & Pine SE,1 min walk,
  • Ocean & Pine NE,2 min walk,
  • First & Shelter E S,2 min walk,
  • First & Shelter D N,3 min walk,
  • Pacific Ave & Ocean Blvd (Southbound),3 min walk,
  • 1st / Pine,3 min walk,
  • First & Shelter B N,3 min walk,
  • First & Shelter G S,3 min walk,
  • First & Shelter F S,4 min walk,
  • First & Shelter C N,4 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Long Beach

  • Pacific Ave Station,4 min walk,

Ferry stations near Long Beach

  • Long Beach Port,25 min walk,

Bus lines to Long Beach

  • PASSPORT,Passport North/To Downtown and A/Blue,
  • 71,71 - Orange to Rosecrans at Lakewood,
  • 21,21 Cherry to Downtown,
  • 22,22 Downey Ave to Downtown,
  • 23,23 Cherry to Downtown via Paramount,
  • 61,61 Atlantic to Artesia Sta,
  • 121,121 Belmont Shore to PCH at Clark via,
  • 91,91 7th - Bellflower to Artesia Blvd Only,
  • 92,92 7th - Woodruff to Downtown,
  • 93,93 7th - Clark to Alondra,
  • 94,94 7th Street to Los Altos,
  • 181,181 Magnolia to Wardlow Sta,
  • 182,182 Pacific to Wardlow Sta,
  • CE142,Westbound,
  • 60,Downtown Long Beach,
  • 46,46 Anaheim St to CSULB,
  • 151,151 - 4th St to Cesar Chavez Park,
  • 51,51 LB Blvd to Artesia Sta,
  • 172,172 Palo Verde to Downtown,
  • 173,173 Studebaker to Norwalk Sta,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Long Beach?

    The closest stations to Long Beach are:

    • Ocean & Pine SE is 56 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Ocean & Pine NE is 73 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • First & Shelter E S is 163 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • First & Shelter D N is 177 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Pacific Ave & Ocean Blvd (Southbound) is 192 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 1st / Pine is 195 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • First & Shelter B N is 230 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • First & Shelter G S is 241 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • First & Shelter F S is 259 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Pacific Ave Station is 282 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • First & Shelter C N is 326 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Long Beach Port is 2130 yards away, 25 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Long Beach?

    These bus lines stop near Long Beach: 121, 3, 93, CE142.

  • Which light rail line stops near Long Beach?

    A LINE

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

    The nearest light rail station to Long Beach is Pacific Ave Station. It’s a 4 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stop to Long Beach is Ocean & Pine SE. It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest ferry station to Long Beach?

    The nearest ferry station to Long Beach is Long Beach Port. It’s a 25 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Long Beach?

    The A LINE is the first light rail that goes to Long Beach. It stops nearby at 3:48 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Long Beach?

    The A LINE is the last light rail that goes to Long Beach. It stops nearby at 1:40 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Long Beach?

    The 60 is the first bus that goes to Long Beach. It stops nearby at 3:00 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Long Beach?

    The 60 is the last bus that goes to Long Beach. It stops nearby at 4:29 AM.

  • What time is the first ferry to Long Beach?

    The CATALINA EXPRESS is the first ferry that goes to Long Beach. It stops nearby at 6:00 AM.

  • What time is the last ferry to Long Beach?

    The CATALINA EXPRESS is the last ferry that goes to Long Beach. It stops nearby at 9:06 PM.

  • How much is the light rail fare to Long Beach?

    The light rail fare to Long Beach costs about $1.75.

  • How much is the bus fare to Long Beach?

    The bus fare to Long Beach costs about $1.00 - $1.25.

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