What is the cheapest way to get from California to Long Beach?

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

What is the fastest way to get from California to Long Beach?

The fastest way to get from California to Long Beach is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $4 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between California and Long Beach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Grand / 2nd and arriving at Long Beach / 3rd. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 26m.

Is there a direct train between California 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 California to Long Beach?

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

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

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

How long does it take to get from California 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 California to Long Beach bus from?

California to Long Beach bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Grand / 2nd station.

Where do I catch the California to Long Beach train from?

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

Where does the California to Long Beach bus arrive?

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

Where does the California to Long Beach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from California to Long Beach?

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

Where can I stay near Long Beach?

There are 815+ hotels available in Long Beach.

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

There are 4 ways to get from California to Long Beach by tram, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to 5th Street Stationtram Metro A Line
58 min
$2
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grand / 2nd to Long Beach / 3rdbus 60
1h 26m
$1–2
Drive 21.8 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Long Beachcar 21.8 mi
33 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles to Long Beachtaxi 21.8 mi
33 min
$95–120

California to Long Beach by tram

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Distance: 21.7 mi
Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between California, 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 Grand / 2nd to Long Beach / 3rd every 3 hours. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 26m.

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