There are 5 ways to get from Palms to Long Beach by tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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$2Line 33 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Venice / Motor to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2h 36m$5–9Drive 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$95–120Bus
- Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Downtown Long Beach Stationbus 232
3h 8m$3–4
Palms to Long Beach by tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 Venice / Motor and arriving at Long Beach Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
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 Venice / Motor 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 Patsaouras Transit Plaza 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, you can take a bus from Venice / Motor to Long Beach Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station in around 2h 36m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Palms Station to Pico Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Pico Station to 1st Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Venice / Motor to Patsaouras Transit Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Downtown Long Beach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Long Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Long Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Beverly Hills Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-273-6611
- Website
- beverlyhillscabco.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
United Taxi Beverly Hills
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Santa Monica Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877.733.3305
- Website
- layellowcab.com
Sunshine-deluxe-transportation
- Phone
- 310-709-8480
- Website
- yelp.com
Taxi Taxi
- Phone
- 310-444-4444
- Website
- santamonicataxi.com
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
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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