How to get from Long Beach to La Playa
3 ways, 21 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 41 min | $2–3 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 41 min | $50–75 estimated |
| Bus | 2h 27m | $5–24 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:15 → 12:143h 59m · 2 changesMetro - Los Angeles Metro A Line$9–24
- 08:25 → 12:223h 57m · 2 changesMetro - Los Angeles Metro A Line$8–16
- 08:35 → 11:022h 27m · 3 changesMetro - Los Angeles Metro A Line$5–10
- 08:55 → 12:223h 27m · 3 changesMetro - Los Angeles Metro A Line$6–12
- 09:05 → 13:023h 57m · 2 changesMetro - Los Angeles Metro A Line$8–16
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Long Beach to La Playa?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 41 min door to door. The straight-line distance is 21 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Long Beach to La Playa?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $2. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How much is the bus from Long Beach to La Playa?
- Buses take about 2h 27m and cost $5–24 depending on operator and seat type. 5 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How far is La Playa from Long Beach by road?
- About 26 km, roughly 41 min of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $2–3; tolls and parking are extra.