What is the cheapest way to get from Valley Center to Long Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Valley Center to Long Beach is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Valley Center to Long Beach?

The fastest way to get from Valley Center to Long Beach is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Valley Center and Long Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Valley Center to Long Beach. However, there are services departing from Valley Center Rd & Valley Center Plaza and arriving at Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery via Escondido Transit Center and San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Valley Center and Long Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Valley Center to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at 1st Street Station via Oceanside and Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Valley Center to Long Beach?

The distance between Valley Center and Long Beach is 104 miles. The road distance is 92.6 miles.

How do I travel from Valley Center to Long Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Valley Center to Long Beach without a car is to tram and bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $20 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Valley Center to Long Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Valley Center to Long Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Valley Center to Long Beach bus from?

Valley Center to Long Beach bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Valley Center to Long Beach train from?

Valley Center to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Where does the Valley Center to Long Beach bus arrive?

Valley Center to Long Beach bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at India St & C St station.

Where does the Valley Center to Long Beach train arrive?

Valley Center to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Valley Center to Long Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Valley Center to Long Beach is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Valley Center to Long Beach.

Where can I stay near Long Beach?

There are 856+ hotels available in Long Beach.

Valley Center to Long Beach - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Valley Center to Long Beach by tram, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Tram, bus
best
1. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
4h 41m
$20–35
Drive 92 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Valley Center to Long Beachcar 92 mi
1h 50m
$17–25
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram Metro A Line
5h 51m
$34–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to India St & C Stbus 235
2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus FlixBus 2017
5h 25m
$22–39

Valley Center to Long Beach by bus and tram

14Weekly Services

4h 41mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 103.8 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Valley Center, CA, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Valley Center Rd & Valley Center Plaza to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery via Escondido Transit Center Stall 14, Escondido Transit Center, India St & C St, and San Diego in around 5h 25m.

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