There are 4 ways to get from Palms 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- Take the tram from Palms Station to Pico Stationtram Metro E Line
- Take the tram from Pico Station to 1st Street Stationtram Metro A Line
1h 27m$2Bus
- Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Downtown Long Beach Stationbus 232
3h 7m$3–4Drive 26.5 mi
- Drive from Palms to Long Beachcar 26.5 mi
31 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palms to Long Beachtaxi 26.5 mi
31 min$140–170
Palms to Long Beach by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palms to Long Beach is to tram which costs $2 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Palms to Long Beach is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Palms to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from Motor Ave/Regent St and arriving at Downtown Long Beach Station via Culver City Transit Center and LAX / Metro Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Palms station to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from Palms Station and arriving at 1st Street Station via Pico Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Palms and Long Beach is 29 miles. The road distance is 26.7 miles.
The best way to get from Palms to Long Beach without a car is to tram which takes 1h 27m and costs $2.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Palms to Long Beach, including transfers.
Palms to Long Beach bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from LAX / Metro Transit Center station.
Palms to Long Beach train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Palms Station.
Palms to Long Beach bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Downtown Long Beach Station.
What companies run services between Palms, CA, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Palms Station to 1st Street Station via Pico Station in around 1h 27m. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Downtown Long Beach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 52m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Palms Station to Pico Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from Pico Station to 1st Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Downtown Long Beach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
United Taxi Beverly Hills
- Phone
- +1 800-308-0700
- Website
- beverlyhills.unitedtaxi.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Independent Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
Beverly Hills Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-273-6611
Santa Monica Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877.733.3305
- Website
- layellowcab.com
Santa Monica Taxi
- Phone
- +1 310.444.4444
- Website
- facebook.com
Metro Cab Santa Monica
- Phone
- +1 310-444-7777
- Website
- metrocabsm.com
https://www.smgov.net/
- Website
- smgov.net
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
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More Questions & Answers
Palms to Long Beach train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Pico Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palms to Long Beach is 27 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Palms to Long Beach.
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