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

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Long Beach is to tram which costs $2 and takes 58 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Long Beach is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $4 - $6.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 7th / Maple and arriving at Long Beach / 3rd. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Historic Broadway Station station and arriving at 5th Street Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Long Beach?

The distance between Los Angeles and Long Beach is 22 miles. The road distance is 21.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Long Beach without a car is to tram which takes 58 min and costs $2.

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

The tram from Historic Broadway Station to 5th Street Station takes 58 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

Los Angeles to Long Beach bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 7th / Maple station.

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

Los Angeles to Long Beach train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Historic Broadway Station.

Where does the Los Angeles to Long Beach bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Long Beach bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Long Beach / 3rd station.

Where does the Los Angeles to Long Beach train arrive?

Los Angeles to Long Beach train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 5th Street Station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Long Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Long Beach is 22 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Los Angeles to Long Beach.

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

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

Where can I stay near Long Beach?

There are 830+ hotels available in Long Beach.

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

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

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Tram
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1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to 5th Street Stationtram Metro A Line
58 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to Long Beach / 3rdbus 60
1h 12m
$6–12
Drive 21.7 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Long Beachcar 21.7 mi
34 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles to Long Beachtaxi 21.7 mi
34 min
$80–100

Los Angeles to Long Beach by tram

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Distance: 21.7 mi
Duration: 58 min

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Historic Broadway Station to 5th Street Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from 7th / Maple to Long Beach / 3rd every 4 hours. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Three other operators also service this route.

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