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How to get fromLong Beach to Descanso Gardensby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Long Beach to Descanso Gardens by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, line 409 bus

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    1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the bus from Flower St & 7th St to Verdugo Blvd & Hilldale Drbus bus 409
    3h 2m
    $4–6

  2. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Memorial Park Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    3h 30m
    $4–5

  3. Line 3 bus, bus, line 90 bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to Carson St at Vermont Avbus bus 3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Olive / 5thbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Avenue 26 / Idell to Verdugo / Honolulubus bus 90
    3h 36m
    $4–8

  4. Drive 35.2 mi

    1. Drive from Long Beach to Descanso Gardenscar car 35.2 mi
    43 min
    $7–10

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Long Beach to Descanso Gardenstaxi taxi 35.2 mi
    43 min
    $140–170

Long Beach to Descanso Gardens by tram, bus, and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Long Beach to Descanso Gardens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 39.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Long Beach, CA, USA and Descanso Gardens, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Downtown Long Beach Station to Memorial Park Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to Descanso Gardens via Vermont / Carson, Harbor Gateway Transit Center, Olive / 5th, Hill / 5th, Avenue 26 / Idell, and Verdugo / Honolulu in around 3h 36m.

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