There are 3 ways to get from Long Beach to California City by tram, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train, bus
best- Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to California City Blvd. at Isabella Blvd.bus 250
6h 24m$16–21Bus
- Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 100
7h 32m$63–90Drive 120.4 mi
- Drive from Long Beach to California Citycar 120.4 mi
2h 30m$22–32
Long Beach to California City by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Long Beach to California City is to tram and train and bus which costs $15 - $21 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Long Beach to California City is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Long Beach station to California City. However, there are services departing from Long Beach Bus Station and arriving at Aspen Mall/82nd St. via Bakersfield Amtrak and Carl's Jr./Inyo St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
The distance between Long Beach and California City is 142 miles. The road distance is 121.1 miles.
The best way to get from Long Beach to California City without a car is to tram and train and bus which takes 6h 24m and costs $15 - $21.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Long Beach to California City, including transfers.
Long Beach to California City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Long Beach Bus Station.
Long Beach to California City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Long Beach to California City is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Long Beach to California City.
There are 18+ hotels available in California City.
What companies run services between Long Beach, CA, USA and California City, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Aspen Mall/82nd St. via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Carl's Jr./Inyo St. in around 7h 32m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to California City Blvd. at Isabella Blvd.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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