What is the cheapest way to get from Long Beach to Los Angeles City Center?

The cheapest way to get from Long Beach to Los Angeles City Center is to tram which costs $2 and takes 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Beach to Los Angeles City Center?

The fastest way to get from Long Beach to Los Angeles City Center is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Long Beach and Los Angeles City Center?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Long Beach / 3rd and arriving at 5th / Los Angeles. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Long Beach and Los Angeles City Center?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pacific Ave Station station and arriving at Historic Broadway Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Long Beach to Los Angeles City Center?

The distance between Long Beach and Los Angeles City Center is 22 miles. The road distance is 21.7 miles.

How do I travel from Long Beach to Los Angeles City Center without a car?

The best way to get from Long Beach to Los Angeles City Center without a car is to tram which takes 1h and costs $2.

How long does it take to get from Long Beach to Los Angeles City Center?

The tram from Pacific Ave Station to Historic Broadway Station takes 1h including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Long Beach to Los Angeles City Center bus from?

Long Beach to Los Angeles City Center bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Long Beach / 3rd station.

Where do I catch the Long Beach to Los Angeles City Center train from?

Long Beach to Los Angeles City Center train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Pacific Ave Station.

Where does the Long Beach to Los Angeles City Center bus arrive?

Long Beach to Los Angeles City Center bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 5th / Los Angeles station.

Where does the Long Beach to Los Angeles City Center train arrive?

Long Beach to Los Angeles City Center train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Historic Broadway Station.

Can I drive from Long Beach to Los Angeles City Center?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Beach to Los Angeles City Center is 22 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Long Beach to Los Angeles City Center.

How do I get a bus ticket from Long Beach to Los Angeles City Center?

Book your Long Beach to Los Angeles City Center bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Los Angeles City Center?

There are 3347+ hotels available in Los Angeles City Center.

Long Beach to Los Angeles City Center - 4 ways to travel via tram, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Beach to Los Angeles City Center by tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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Tram
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1. Take the tram from Pacific Ave Station to Historic Broadway Stationtram Metro A Line
1h
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Long Beach / 3rd to 5th / Los Angelesbus 60
1h 20m
$5–10
Drive 21.5 mi
1. Drive from Long Beach to Los Angeles City Centercar 21.5 mi
33 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Long Beach to Los Angeles City Centertaxi 21.5 mi
33 min
$80–100

Long Beach to Los Angeles City Center by tram

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Distance: 22 mi
Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Long Beach, CA, USA and Los Angeles City Center, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Pacific Ave Station to Historic Broadway Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Long Beach / 3rd to 5th / Los Angeles 4 times a day. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Three other operators also service this route.

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