Rome2Rio

How to get fromLong Beach to South Los Angelesby tram, bus, taxi, or car

Find Transport to South Los Angeles

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Long Beach to South Los Angeles by tram, bus, taxi, 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.

  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram tram Metro A Line
    39 min
    $4

  2. Line 3 bus, line 1 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to Carson St at Vermont Avbus bus 3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Vermont Av at Carson St to Figueroa St at Harbor Freeway Stationbus bus 1
    1h 46m
    $2–4

  3. Tram, line 127 bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Compton Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the bus from MLK Transit Center to Broadway / 118thbus bus 127
    1h 11m
    $3–4

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Long Beach to South Los Angelestaxi taxi 15.8 mi
    19 min
    $60–75

  5. Drive 15.8 mi

    1. Drive from Long Beach to South Los Angelescar car 15.8 mi
    19 min
    $3–5

Long Beach to South Los Angeles by tram

Calendar611Weekly Trams
Duration39 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Long Beach to South Los Angeles.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 14.4 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Downtown Long Beach Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to Figueroa St at Harbor Freeway Station via Carson St at Vermont Av and Vermont Av at Carson St in around 1h 46m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass, How to get from Luton Airport into central London, and How do I buy a London Underground ticket? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers