There are 6 ways to get from Cal State LA Station to Long Beach by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Cal State LA to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram Metro A Line
1h 26m$8–10Bus, tram
cheapest- Take the bus from Cal State LA Busway Station to Flower / 7thbus Metro J Line
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to 1st Street Stationtram Metro A Line
1h 26m$4Bus, line 93 bus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus 577
- Take the bus from 7th & VA Hospital NW to 1st & Shelter E Sbus 93 / ...
2h 29m$5–8Drive 25.4 mi
- Drive from Cal State LA Station to Long Beachcar 25.4 mi
36 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cal State LA Station to Long Beachtaxi 25.4 mi
36 min$90–120Line 707 bus, tram
- Take the bus from Cal State LA W to Flower St and 12th Stbus 707
- Take the tram from Pico Station to 1st Street Stationtram Metro A Line
1h 27m$4–8
Cal State LA Station to Long Beach by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cal State LA Station to Long Beach is to bus and tram which costs $3 - $4 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Cal State LA Station to Long Beach is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Cal State LA Station station to Long Beach. However, there are services departing from Cal State LA Busway Station and arriving at 1st & Shelter E S via El Monte Station - Lower Level and 7th & VA Hospital NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Cal State LA Station to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from Cal State LA and arriving at 1st Street Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Cal State LA Station and Long Beach is 27 miles. The road distance is 25.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cal State LA Station to Long Beach without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 26m and costs $8 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Cal State LA Station to Long Beach, including transfers.
Cal State LA Station to Long Beach bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from El Monte Station - Lower Level.
Cal State LA Station to Long Beach train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Cal State LA station.
Cal State LA Station to Long Beach bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 7th / Channel station.
What companies run services between Cal State LA Station, CA, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Cal State LA Busway Station to 1st & Shelter E S via El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7th & VA Hospital NW in around 2h 29m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Cal State LA to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to 1st Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Pico Station to 1st Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Cal State LA Busway Station to Flower / 7th
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Website
- Long Beach Transit
Bus from 7th & VA Hospital NW to 1st & Shelter E S
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Long Beach Transit
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Cal State LA W to Flower St and 12th St
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
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Booking & Getting There
Cal State LA Station to Long Beach train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cal State LA Station to Long Beach is 26 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Cal State LA Station to Long Beach.
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