Los Angeles to Long Beach by bus
Long Beach lies 32 km (20 mi) south of Los Angeles, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 50 min including stops, over roughly 39 km (24 mi) of road.
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| Los Angeles | Long Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 3.8 million | 474,140 |
| Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 90001–90189 | 90801–90899 |
Where to book buses from Los Angeles to Long Beach
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Staying in Long Beach
Our booking partner lists 281 places to stay in Long Beach. Of the 210 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (92), and 3 are five-star. Across 87 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 55,968 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Long Beach from Los Angeles?
32 km (20 mi) in a straight line, south of Los Angeles; by road roughly 39 km (24 mi).
How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Long Beach by bus?
About 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Los Angeles and Long Beach?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where can I stay in Long Beach?
Our booking partner lists 281 places to stay in Long Beach, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.