There are 6 ways to get from Imperial Beach to Long Beach by tram, bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, bus
best- Take the tram from Palm Avenue Station to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram Blue
- Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus FlixBus 2006 / ...
4h 13m$18–42Train, tram
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram Metro A Line
5h 58m$34–82Drive 117 mi
- Drive from Imperial Beach to Long Beachcar 117 mi
2h 10m$22–31Line 934 bus, tram, fly
- Take the bus from Palm Av & 9th St to Palm Av & Hollister Stbus
- Take the tram from Palm Avenue Station to Civic Center Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram
- Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram
4h 37m$160–478Line 901 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Palm Av & 9th St to 1st Av & Broadwaybus 901
- Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus FlixBus 2017
4h 26m$18–30Line 901 bus, bus via Long Beach Bus Station
- Take the bus from Palm Av & 9th St to 12th & Imperial Transit Centerbus 901
- Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Tijuana
4h 45m$24–40
Imperial Beach to Long Beach by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Imperial Beach to Long Beach is to line 901 bus and bus which costs $18 - $30 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Imperial Beach to Long Beach is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Imperial Beach to Long Beach. However, there are services departing from Palm Av & 9th St and arriving at Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Imperial Beach station to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from 12th & Imperial Station and arriving at 1st Street Station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Imperial Beach and Long Beach is 121 miles. The road distance is 117.7 miles.
The best way to get from Imperial Beach to Long Beach without a car is to tram and bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $18 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Imperial Beach to Long Beach, including transfers.
Imperial Beach to Long Beach bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Palm Av & 9th St station.
Imperial Beach to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Imperial Beach to Long Beach bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at 1st Av & Broadway station.
What companies run services between Imperial Beach, CA, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Palm Av & 9th St to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery via 1st Av & Broadway and San Diego in around 4h 26m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $21–160
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Palm Avenue Station to UCSD Health La Jolla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from Palm Avenue Station to Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–12
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Imperial Beach to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Imperial Beach to Long Beach is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Imperial Beach to Long Beach.
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