Long Beach Transit, often called LBT, is the public transit operator for Long Beach, California, and nearby communities in Los Angeles County. The system runs local and commuter bus routes, Dial-A-Lift paratransit, and year-round water taxi services, connecting riders with Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach Airport, California State University Long Beach, CSU Dominguez Hills, Los Cerritos Center, and regional transport links.
| Key | Information |
|---|---|
| Transit system | Long Beach Transit public transport and local transport network |
| Main services | Bus routes, commuter service, Dial-A-Lift paratransit, AquaBus, and AquaLink |
| Core service area | Long Beach, Signal Hill, Carson, Cerritos, Compton, Lakewood, Paramount, Seal Beach, and nearby cities |
| Central hub | Long Beach Transit Mall on 1st Street in Downtown Long Beach |
| Regional connections | Metro A Line, Torrance Transit, LADOT Commuter Express, Metro Bus, and OC Bus |
| Regular bus fare | $1.25 USD single ride |
| Payment options | Cash, TAP card, TAP App, and selected passes |
| Fleet notes | 250 buses as of 2025, including battery-electric, hybrid, and compressed natural gas vehicles |
Long Beach Transit Map
Long Beach Transit map shows all available stops. Click on the map to enlarge it or download the Long Beach Transit map in PDF format.
Long Beach Transit All Routes
Long Beach Transit operates 37 bus routes, plus commuter and water taxi services. The route plan covers daily city transport in Long Beach and nearby cities, with several special services for UCLA commuters, museum trips, LA Galaxy games, and Downtown Long Beach attractions.
Routes 96 and 176 remain paused. Routes 92, 93, 175, and 405 operate weekdays only, while Routes 2, 4, and 8 run Monday to Saturday only. Holiday service uses a modified schedule on major holidays, so check the route timetable before traveling.
| Route | Details |
|---|---|
| Passport | 10th St & Pine Ave to RMS Queen Mary via Pine Ave; fare-free route serving 5th Street station, 1st Street station, Long Beach Convention Center, and Aquarium of the Pacific |
| 1 | Cal State Dominguez Hills to Del Amo station via Avalon Blvd and Del Amo Blvd; serves Dignity Health Sports Park and SouthBay Pavilion |
| 2 | Cal State Dominguez Hills to Figueroa St & Carriagedale Dr via Central Ave and Avalon Blvd; Monday to Saturday only |
| 4 | Carson St & Vermont Ave to Del Amo station via Carson Street; Monday to Saturday only |
| 8 | 223rd St & Vermont Ave to Wardlow station via 223rd Street; Monday to Saturday only |
| 21 | Downtown Long Beach station to Garfield Ave & Petrol St in Paramount via Cherry Ave |
| 22 | Downtown Long Beach station to Lakewood Boulevard station in Downey via Cherry Ave and Downey Ave |
| 23 | Downtown Long Beach station to Garfield Ave & Rosecrans Ave in Paramount via Cherry Ave and Paramount Blvd; planned to merge with Route 21 in February 2026 |
| 41 | Cal State Long Beach to Wardlow station via Easy Ave and Anaheim St; serves Anaheim Street station |
| 45 | Cal State Long Beach to Anaheim St & Santa Fe Ave via Anaheim St; operates as resources allow during school commute times |
| 46 | Cal State Long Beach to Downtown Long Beach station via Anaheim St; serves Anaheim Street, 5th Street, and 1st Street stations |
| 51 | Downtown Long Beach station to Artesia station in Compton via Long Beach Blvd; serves multiple Metro stations and Compton College |
| 61 | Downtown Long Beach station to Artesia station in Compton via Atlantic Ave; serves Compton College |
| 71 | Downtown Long Beach station to Lakewood Blvd & Century Blvd in Downey via Alamitos Ave and Orange Ave; serves Long Beach City College |
| 91 | Downtown Long Beach station to Alondra Blvd & Woodruff Ave via 7th St and Bellflower Blvd; serves Cal State Long Beach |
| 92 | Downtown Long Beach station to Woodruff Ave & Alondra Blvd in Bellflower via 7th St and Woodruff Ave; weekdays only |
| 93 | Downtown Long Beach station to Alondra Blvd & Woodruff Ave in Bellflower via 7th St and Clark Ave; weekdays only |
| 94 | Downtown Long Beach station to Bellflower Blvd & Stearns St via 7th St; serves Cal State Long Beach |
| 101 | Santa Fe Ave & 25th St to Carson St & Norwalk Blvd in Hawaiian Gardens via Willow St and Carson St |
| 102 | Santa Fe Ave & 25th St to Carson St & Norwalk Blvd in Hawaiian Gardens via Willow St, Spring St, and Wardlow Rd; planned to merge with Route 104 in February 2026 |
| 103 | Santa Fe Ave & 25th St to Lakewood Center via Willow St and Carson St |
| 104 | Santa Fe Ave & 25th St to Carson St & Norwalk Blvd in Hawaiian Gardens via Willow St and Spring St; serves Long Beach Airport |
| 111 | Downtown Long Beach station to South St & Downey Ave in Lakewood via Broadway and Lakewood Blvd; serves Long Beach Airport |
| 112 | Downtown Long Beach station to South St & Downey Ave in Lakewood via Broadway and Clark Ave; serves Long Beach City College |
| 121 | PCH & Clark Ave to Catalina Landing via Ocean Blvd; serves Cal State Long Beach, 1st Street station, and Downtown Long Beach station |
| 131 | Wardlow station to Alamitos Bay via Redondo Ave |
| 141 | Artesia station in Compton to Los Cerritos Center via Artesia Blvd; serves Compton College |
| 151 | Cesar E. Chavez Park to 4th St & Ximeno Ave via 4th St; serves Downtown Long Beach station |
| 171 | Villages at Cabrillo to Electric Ave & Main Ave in Seal Beach via Pacific Coast Hwy; serves Long Beach City College and Cal State Long Beach |
| 172 | Downtown Long Beach station to Norwalk station via Pacific Coast Hwy and Palo Verde Ave |
| 172 weekday branch | Downtown Long Beach station to Los Cerritos Center via Pacific Coast Hwy and Palo Verde Ave; weekdays only |
| 175 | Villages at Cabrillo to Cal State Long Beach via Pacific Coast Hwy; weekdays only |
| 405 | Long Beach Airport to UCLA Westwood via I-405; branded as the UCLA/Westwood Commuter Express |
| Galaxy Express | Harbor Gateway Transit Center or Del Amo station to Dignity Health Sports Park; fare-free service for LA Galaxy games |
| AquaBus | Aquarium of the Pacific to Queen Mary across Queensway Bay; $1 USD one-way ticket price |
| AquaLink | Aquarium of the Pacific to Alamitos Bay Landing across Queensway Bay; $5 USD one-way ticket price |
UCLA/Westwood Commuter Express
The UCLA/Westwood Commuter Express is Route 405, a weekday-only Long Beach Transit route between Long Beach and Westwood. It gives UCLA commuters a direct path to campus-area stops, with northbound trips from Long Beach Airport and Willow Station and southbound trips returning from Gateway Plaza, Ronald Reagan Medical Center, and Kinross.
Free station parking is available at Long Beach Airport and Willow Station for this commuter service. TAP stored value cannot be used on the Long Beach Transit Commuter Line. LBT passes are valid on the commuter line only for travel to and from Westwood, and separate fares are required until a pass is active.
| Fare or pass | Price |
|---|---|
| One-way commuter fare | $4 USD, cash only |
| Round-trip commuter fare | $7 USD, cash only |
| Winter 2026 Commuter All-Access Pass | $60 USD; sales dates Dec. 8, 2025 to Mar. 15, 2026; effective Dec. 22, 2025 to Mar. 29, 2026 |
| Spring 2026 Commuter All-Access Pass | $60 USD; sales dates Mar. 16, 2026 to May 31, 2026; effective Mar. 30, 2026 to Jun. 14, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 Commuter All-Access Pass | $65 USD; sales dates Jun. 1, 2026 to Aug. 30, 2026; effective Jun. 15, 2026 to Sep. 13, 2026 |
The commuter service is included in the Bruin U-Pass for undergraduates, the Bruin Grad Pass for eligible graduate students, and the Commuter All-Access Pass for other Bruins. Route 405 does not operate on Saturdays, Sundays, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Day.
Museum Express
Museum Express is a seasonal Long Beach Transit service for group round-trips to museums, libraries, and cultural destinations. Trips run every Saturday and Sunday from July 12 to Aug. 24, with pickup at the Transit & Visitor Information Center at 130 E. First St. or Willow Station at 2750 W. American Station. Parking is available at both pickup locations.
Tickets bought before July 10 cost $14 USD per person. Tickets bought after that date cost $15 USD per person. The fare covers transportation only, so museum or attraction admission is not included. Children under age 2 may ride in an adult’s lap for free.
| Service detail | Timings |
|---|---|
| Museum Row: LACMA, La Brea Tar Pits, and Petersen Automotive Museum | Saturday, July 12, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Huntington Library | Sunday, July 13, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Getty Center in Brentwood | Saturday, July 19, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Bowers Museum | Sunday, July 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| LA Natural History Museum, California Science Center, and California African American Museum | Saturday, July 26, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Ronald Reagan Library | Sunday, July 27, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Huntington Library | Saturday, Aug. 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Museum Row: LACMA, La Brea Tar Pits, Craft and Folk Museum, and Petersen Automotive Museum | Sunday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| San Juan Capistrano | Saturday, Aug. 9, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Laguna Art Museum | Saturday, Aug. 16, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Ronald Reagan Library | Saturday, Aug. 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Getty Center in Brentwood | Sunday, Aug. 24, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Long Beach Transit Schedules
Long Beach Transit schedules cover regular bus routes, the UCLA/Westwood Commuter Express, AquaBus, and AquaLink. Opening hours, operating hours, working hours, starting time, closing time, last train connections, and route timetable details can vary by service, route, day, and holiday schedule. For the most accurate timings today, use the trip planner or current bus arrival tools before traveling.
| Service detail | Timings |
|---|---|
| Regular bus schedule | Published by route; check the train schedule and bus schedule today when connecting with Metro A Line service |
| Routes paused | 96 and 176 remain paused |
| Weekdays-only routes | 92, 93, 175, and 405 |
| Monday to Saturday only routes | 2, 4, and 8 |
| Galaxy Express frequency | Every 10 to 15 minutes before LA Galaxy games during the listed service window |
| Museum Express running time | Seasonal Saturday and Sunday trips from July 12 to Aug. 24, with trip times listed by destination |
| Holiday service | Modified schedule on New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day 2027 |
Galaxy Express
Galaxy Express is a free Long Beach Transit shuttle for LA Galaxy fans traveling to Dignity Health Sports Park on game days. It boards at Harbor Gateway Transit Center in Gardena and Del Amo Station in Rancho Dominguez, and both locations offer free parking.
| Service detail | Timings |
|---|---|
| Boarding frequency before kick-off | Every 10 to 15 minutes, starting 90 minutes before kick-off |
| Pre-game service window | Continues through the 15th minute of the match |
| Return trips | Begin after the game and continue until 45 minutes after the final whistle |
| Station | Details |
|---|---|
| Harbor Gateway Transit Center | 731 W. 182nd St., Gardena, CA 90248 |
| Del Amo Station | 20220 Santa Fe Ave., Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220 |
Routes operating WEEKDAYS only
The weekdays-only Long Beach Transit routes are 92, 93, 175, and 405. Route 405 is the UCLA/Westwood Commuter Express, so its working hours and commuter timings are tied to weekday travel patterns.
Routes operating Monday to Saturday only
Routes 2, 4, and 8 operate Monday to Saturday only and do not operate on Sunday. If you need schedule today details for these routes, check the current route timetable before you go.
AquaBus and AquaLink operate as year-round water taxi services connecting Downtown Long Beach attractions, including the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Long Beach Cruise Terminal, and the RMS Queen Mary hotel.
Tickets and Fares and Payments
Long Beach Transit uses a simple fare system for regular bus service, with single rides, day pass options, and longer passes. The table below works as a quick fare calculator for the most common ticket price and pass choices.
| Fare or pass | Cost |
|---|---|
| Children ages 0 to 4 | Free |
| LBT regular single ride | $1.25 USD |
| LBT regular day pass | $4 USD |
| LBT regular 5-day pass | $18 USD |
| LBT regular 30-day pass | $65 USD |
| AquaBus one-way ticket | $1 USD |
| AquaLink one-way ticket | $5 USD |
| CSULB Go Beach! 30-day pass | $40 USD |
| CSULB Go Beach! 150-day semester pass | $100 USD |
A regular single-trip fare can be paid with exact change, a TAP card, or the TAP App. TAP cards can also be loaded with stored value and used on participating transit systems throughout Los Angeles County.
TAP cards, including GoPass TAP cards, are not accepted for LBT water taxis. The RideLBT app is available for paying for water taxi trips by credit card.
Reduced fares are available for seniors, individuals with disabilities, CSU Long Beach students, and other eligible riders. Bus operators may ask for identification to verify eligibility. Long Beach Unified School District students, Long Beach City College students, and students across the county can ride LBT buses for free with a GoPass TAP card.
Getting Around
Long Beach Transit is one of the easiest ways to move around Downtown Long Beach and connect with regional transportation in Los Angeles County. The Transit Gallery links local buses, regional buses, Metro A Line service, and visitor-friendly routes near the waterfront.
If you are driving first, Lots A, B, and C offer 2 hours of free parking in Downtown Long Beach. For longer stays, check posted parking charges and parking charges per day at the lot before leaving your vehicle.
The free Passport route connects popular Downtown Long Beach destinations on weekends, including the Queen Mary, Aquarium of the Pacific, The Pike at Rainbow Harbor, the Convention Center, Shoreline Village, downtown hotels, shops, and restaurants.
The Metro A Line connects Downtown Long Beach to Downtown Los Angeles in one ride. Downtown Long Beach has four Metro stations, making transfers between bus and rail practical for both visitors and local riders.
LB Circuit provides free on-demand rides within two Long Beach service areas. Riders can use the Ride Circuit mobile app to request trips.
AquaBus and AquaLink add a scenic transport option across Rainbow Harbor and beyond. They are useful for waterfront attractions and for riders who want a slower, more memorable route between harbor stops.
Downtown Long Beach is also easy to explore on foot or by bike. The area has architectural history, shops, restaurants, parks, museums, and more than 40 murals. Downtown has 25 bike share stations, and Bikestation at the Transit Gallery provides 24/7 secure parking, rentals, repairs, and accessories.
Shared micromobility support is handled by the vendors directly for maintenance, billing, pricing, and app questions.
- Bird: [email protected], 1-866-205-2442
- Lime: [email protected], 1-888-LIME-345
- VeoRide: [email protected], 1-855-836-2256
Brief History
Long Beach Transit began in 1963, when the Articles of Incorporation for the Long Beach Public Transportation Company were approved. The agency started with 25 buses and soon reorganized local transit service in Long Beach and surrounding communities.
The system grew quickly. The fleet doubled in 1964, red double-decker buses from London appeared in 1967, and by the end of 1969 the fleet had reached 107 buses. In 1974, a new administration building opened at Anaheim Street and Cherry Avenue, and the first electric-battery powered bus entered service.
LBT expanded beyond fixed-route buses as well. Dial-A-Lift began serving riders with disabilities in 1975, before the Americans with Disabilities Act. The company became Long Beach Transit in 1978, and the Transit Mall in Downtown Long Beach opened in 1982.
Later expansion brought new facilities and services. Jackson Transit Center opened in 1998, AquaLink water taxi service began in 2001, and Passport buses replaced the earlier Runabout service. LBT later introduced hybrid, compressed natural gas, and battery-electric buses, along with programs such as U-Pass, Museum Express, and Galaxy Express.
More recently, LBT has focused on sustainability. The agency pledged to become a zero-emission bus transit system ahead of California’s 2040 goal, and by 2022 its operating fleet consisted entirely of alternatively fueled buses. In 2023, LBT marked 60 years of service, moved administrative staff to new corporate offices, and continued work on facility and fleet expansion.
Today, Long Beach Transit provides public transportation across more than 259 square kilometers, or 100 square miles, in 14 cities, carrying millions of annual boarding customers by bus, water taxi, and demand-responsive paratransit.
Nearby Attractions
Long Beach Transit serves many of the city’s best-known attractions, especially in and around Downtown Long Beach. The free Passport, Metro A Line connections, local bus routes, and water taxis make it simple to plan a route to the waterfront, museums, hotels, and campus destinations.
Aquarium of the Pacific
The Aquarium of the Pacific is one of the easiest attractions to reach by Long Beach Transit. It sits about 0.8 kilometers, or 0.5 miles, from the Transit Mall, which is roughly a 10-minute downhill walk from the Blue Line and major bus lines.
You can also take the free Passport bus, which serves Downtown Long Beach, the Aquarium of the Pacific, and the Queen Mary. From downtown, many riders board along Pine Avenue, with the northwest corner of Pine and Ocean Boulevard as a common option. Passport frequency is typically every 8 to 12 minutes, depending on the day and time.
| Station | Details |
|---|---|
| Shoreline & Queensway SE | About a 5-minute walk |
| Ocean & Chestnut SE | About a 9-minute walk |
| Ocean Blvd & Magnolia Ave eastbound | About a 10-minute walk |
| Long Beach Port | About a 25-minute walk |
| Downtown Long Beach Station | About a 32-minute walk |
The aquarium address is 100 Aquarium Way in Long Beach. Nearby lines include 111, 121, 192, 232, 3, 93, CE142, A Line, and Catalina Express.
Shoreline Village
Shoreline Village is served by several Long Beach Transit and regional lines, including 111, 121, 22, 232, 3, 93, CE142, Passport, 71, 21, 23, and 61, plus Catalina Express ferry service nearby.
| Station | Details |
|---|---|
| Shoreline & Village W | Closest bus stop, about a 5-minute walk |
| Ocean & Pine SE | Nearby bus stop |
| Ocean & Pine NE | Nearby bus stop |
| Pacific Ave Station | Nearest light rail station, about a 20-minute walk |
| Long Beach Port | Nearest ferry station, about a 20-minute walk |
Shoreline Village is located at 401-435 Shoreline Village Dr, Long Beach.
Queen Mary
The Queen Mary is located at 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802. It is well connected by Long Beach Transit, especially from Downtown Long Beach, the airport area, and waterfront attractions.
From Long Beach Airport, riders can take Long Beach Transit Broadway/Lakewood service to the Long Beach Transit Mall, then transfer to the free Passport bus to the Queen Mary. From Los Angeles International Airport, riders can connect by Metro Rail to the Long Beach Transit Mall and continue by Passport. Shuttle service is available from John Wayne Airport, and taxis are also an option from Long Beach Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.
The free Passport C route serves Pine Avenue, Shoreline Drive, the Aquarium of the Pacific, and the Queen Mary. AquaBus and AquaLink also connect the area by water.
| Station | Details |
|---|---|
| Shoreline & Queensway SE | Nearest bus stop, about a 1-minute walk |
| Downtown Long Beach Station | Nearest light rail station, about a 9-minute walk |
| Long Beach Port | Nearest ferry station, about an 11-minute walk |
Transit lines near Queen Mary include Bus 121, 191, 21, 232, 61, CE142, Passport, the A Line, and Catalina Express.
Downtown Long Beach
Downtown Long Beach is the main center of the LBT system. The Long Beach Transit Mall on 1st Street acts as the central hub, while the free Passport route links many visitor stops across the downtown waterfront.
From Downtown Long Beach, riders can reach the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Long Beach Cruise Terminal, the RMS Queen Mary hotel, Shoreline Village, and regional bus and rail connections. AquaBus and AquaLink provide year-round water taxi service across the harbor area.
- Transit hub: Long Beach Transit Mall on 1st Street
- Downtown service: Free Passport route
- Water taxis: AquaBus and AquaLink
- Rail connection: Metro A Line at Downtown Long Beach station
CSU Long Beach
Long Beach Transit serves California State University Long Beach, and several routes connect campus-area stops with Downtown Long Beach and nearby neighborhoods. Common campus options include the Cal State Long Beach stop and bus lines such as 41, 46, 50, 577, 91, 92, and 93.
CSULB students and faculty can use the Go Beach! pass for unlimited rides on LBT buses. The Go Beach! 30-day pass costs $40 USD, and the Go Beach! 150-day semester pass costs $100 USD. The standard single-ride fare remains $1.25 USD.
The BeachGO app can help compare public transportation routes to campus, including transfers and light rail connections. The CSULB pass is valid on Long Beach Transit buses only.